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Lamont Butler was ranked as a three-star recruit coming out of Riverside (California) Poly High School in the 2020 recruiting class. He signed with San Diego State over Weber State, UC Santa Barbara, Colorado, St. Mary’s and UC Riverside after helping Poly reach the CIF championship game twice in his career. As a freshman, Butler appeared in 28 games for the Aztecs, averaging 4.3 points and 1.7 rebounds. Then in the 2021-2022 season, Butler was named to the Mountain West All-Defensive team after averaging 7.3 points and 2.1 rebounds and racking up 57 assists and 46 steals. Butler had a memorable 2022-2023 season, helping SDSU reach the Final Four. During the regional final against Creighton, he made eight of 11 shots and both of his triples to carry the load for the Aztecs against the Blue Jays. He was named to the South All-Region Team for his success. Butler has been active on the NIL front, too. He signed with Intrusive Sports Agency to represent him in NIL dealings. Plus, he’s promoted JLab, Daps and the San Diego Legion through NIL partnerships.

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Lamont Butler was listed as a game-time decision ahead of Kentucky's showdown against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday. Butler ultimately played but his

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Lamont Butler injury update: Mark Pope updates health of Kentucky guard

It's obvious from simply looking at the box score, but Kentucky would have been in deep trouble without its starting backcourt of Otega Oweh and

Otega Oweh and Lamont Butler - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Otega Oweh, Lamont Butler kept Kentucky alive in 2nd half against Alabama

Kentucky was unable to slow down Alabama's blazing-fast offense in a 102-97 loss at Rupp Arena on Saturday, but it wasn't all bad for the Cats. One

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) celebrates after making a three point basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Lamont Butler Earns Praise from Nate Oats After Loss to Alabama: 'He Had Himself a Game'

Kentucky will have a week to lick its wounds following the 102-97 loss to No. 4 Alabama, and man, do the Cats need it. Not only was this their third

Kentucky's midweek bye comes at a perfect time, especially for Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr

It felt like Lamont Butler spent half of Tuesday's game against Texas A&M on the hardwood after getting hit, shoved, or even kicked. Kentucky's

Lamont Butler falls to the floor after being fouled by Texas A&M - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Lamont Butler is taking a beating in games, but he'll never stop fighting: 'This guy is a winner.'

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Lamont Butler injury update: Mark Pope updates health of Kentucky guard

Otega Oweh, Lamont Butler kept Kentucky alive in 2nd half against Alabama

Lamont Butler Earns Praise from Nate Oats After Loss to Alabama: 'He Had Himself a Game'

Kentucky's midweek bye comes at a perfect time, especially for Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr

Lamont Butler is taking a beating in games, but he'll never stop fighting: 'This guy is a winner.'

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