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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) gets up after being fouled during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Lamont Butler is playing All-American level basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats

Lamont Butler has had a special start to the 2024-25 season.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) gets up after being fouled during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Lamont Butler is playing All-American level basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats

Lamont Butler has had a special start to the 2024-25 season.

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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) smiles after making a basket during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky basketball has not shot as many threes as expected early into the season

Kentucky basketball needs to start shooting more threes.

Dec 3, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope during the first half against Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

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Kentucky basketball has to improve in this aspect of the game before SEC play

Mark Pope's team needs to improve on this and soon.

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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How to watch Kentucky vs. Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic

Here is how Big Blue Nation can watch Kentucky take on Ohio State.

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) passes the ball to guard Lamont Butler (1) during the first half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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College basketball analytics name Kentucky's most valuable players

Who are the most valuable players for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) celebrates during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will Kentucky star Otega Oweh be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Otega Oweh has NBA upside which he has proved at Kentucky.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) smiles during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky needs Lamont Butler to keep shooting the basketball

Lamont Butler is an offensive weapon for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrate with forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope is ready for the challenge of the SEC

The SEC could be the toughest it's ever been this season.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky star named one of the best transfers so far this college basketball season

Lamont Butler has put together a special season so far for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Ohio State

Will the Kentucky Wildcats take down Ohio State in MSG?

Dec 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Meechie Johnson Jr. (1) controls the ball as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Ohio State star guard steps away from the program ahead of Kentucky matchup

Ohio State will be without a key player when his team takes on Kentucky.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) celebrates during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Kentucky Wildcats can beat teams in so many different ways

Mark Pope's Kentucky team has a lot of players who can beat a team.

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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ESPN predicts Kentucky's chances of winning the National Championship

Could Kentucky win it all in year one under Mark Pope?

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his players during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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ESPN says Kentucky has the toughest remaining schedule in college basketball

The road isn't going to get any easier for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Dec 7, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) gets ready to shoot the ball during the second half against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 75-60. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Former Kentucky Wildcat projected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft

This former Kentucky Wildcat is going to be a great NBA player.

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) passes the ball to guard Lamont Butler (1) during the first half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Amari Williams needs to limit the turnovers for the Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky can get even better if Amari Williams takes care of the basketball.

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrate with forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky basketball has built a solid resume early into the 2024-25 season

Mark Pope's team is collecting very important Quad 1 wins.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his team during their game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope exemplifies everything a college basketball coach should be

Mark Pope is the perfect coach for the Kentucky basketball program.

Kentucky Wildcats celebrate their 93-85 win over Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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A Louisville player made a big statement about the atmosphere in Rupp Arena

The atmosphere in Rupp Arena was electric when Kentucky took on Louisville.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) celebrates after a play during their game against the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

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Lamont Butler leads the Kentucky Wildcats past rival Louisville 93-85

Mark Pope takes down Louisville in his first season as the Wildcats head coach.

Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles during the second half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope says Louisville plays "really aggressive"

The Cardinals can be very disruptive on both ends.

Dec 3, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope during the first half against Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

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How to watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on rival Louisville

Here's how to watch Kentucky take on the Louisville Cardinals.

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky fans need to not panic after the win over Colgate

There are a lot of positives to take away from the Wildcats win over Colgate.

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) celebrates after making a three point basket during the second half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky sharpshooter Koby Brea previews the Louisville matchup

The Kentucky players are excited to play Louisville.

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey talks to Chucky Hepburn (24) during their game against the UTEP Miners on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.

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Louisville star on Kentucky matchup 'I really want this game'

The Louisville Cardinals really want to take down the Wildcats.