US EditionWildcats' Lamont Butler motivated to get back to Final Four
- On Friday, March 21, 2025, Kentucky guard Lamont Butler, a fifth-year senior, is aiming to lead his team back to the Final Four, a feat the program hasn't achieved in a decade.
- Butler, known for his game-winning shot in the 2023 NCAA semifinal that propelled San Diego State to the championship game against UConn, brings crucial tournament experience to a Kentucky team rebuilt by coach Mark Pope with transfers after not returning any players who scored the previous season.
- Despite battling a left shoulder injury since mid-January, which caused him to miss six games and requires him to wear a brace, the 6-foot-2 Butler is averaging career highs of 11.1 points and 4.3 assists.
- Prior to the NCAA Tournament, Butler stated, "I will say from day one our focus was winning a national championship" and also said he "kind of expected us to be in a good position from the summer to go win a national championship," reflecting the high expectations at Kentucky.
- Teammates like Otega Oweh and Koby Brea praise Butler's defensive leadership and overall impact, with Brea calling him "the head of defense" and Oweh noting his dedication despite playing with an injury, highlighting his role in providing crucial presence and driving the team's offense.
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