The Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up for a busy week at Rupp Arena, hosting Colgate and Louisville as they near the end of their non-conference schedule. Across Big Blue Nation, fans are wondering: will Lamont Butler be back on the court?
During his Monday radio show, head coach Mark Pope addressed Butler’s status. While it remains uncertain if Butler will play Wednesday against Colgate, Pope hinted at a strong possibility of his return for Saturday’s game against Louisville.
“It’s day-to-day right now. I’m hoping to see him on the court tomorrow, but we’ll see,” Pope said. “He got some work done today, though not with the team. He was at practice in spirit—his voice was there, but he wasn’t physically active. We’ll evaluate how he feels tomorrow morning. Saturday seems promising; we’re optimistic it’s sooner rather than later. Hopefully, those days include Wednesday’s game, but we’ll see.”
Butler has been sidelined since rolling his ankle at Clemson last week. The Wildcats are eager for his return, especially after Kerr Kriisa’s recent injury. However, Jaxson Robinson’s strong performance against Gonzaga has reassured fans about the team’s depth at point guard.
It seems likely Butler’s availability for Wednesday will be a game-time decision, and updates from practice will be closely watched.
