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The Atlanta Hawks officially announced the signing of former Kentucky guard Lamont Butler on Monday afternoon. A few hours later, he was getting

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Lamont Butler, Jacob Toppin went OFF in NBA preseason last night

Lamont Butler might not be on the Kentucky men's basketball roster anymore, but that didn't stop him from dropping another hit song during this

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Otega Oweh used Lamont Butler's new song 'Tegatron' for his BBM introduction

Lamont Butler was already a popular figure in the college basketball world before transferring to Kentucky. Winning multiple Mountain West Defensive

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Surrounded by more talent, Jaland Lowe can 'blossom' at Kentucky like Lamont Butler did

Mark Pope searched far and wide for the perfect point guard to set the tone for his first season at Kentucky. There were flashier options with better

Lamont Butler is honored on Senior Night at Rupp Arena - Photo by Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Time as a Wildcat a "one-of-a-kind experience" for Lamont Butler: "There was nothing like playing for Kentucky."

Koby Brea and Amari Williams became Mark Pope's first-ever NBA Draft picks as a head coach, but those two aren't the only Wildcats about to begin

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Mark Pope congratulates Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson on starting pro careers

Lamont Butler did not hear his name called during the 2025 NBA Draft, but the former Kentucky point guard will get a shot to an NBA roster.   Mark

Lamont Butler Signs Two-Way Deal with the Atlanta Hawks

A few Kentucky Wildcats were drafted or have been signed coming out of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday. Lamont Butler says he was among them with

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Atlanta Hawks sign Lamont Butler after 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has concluded, wrapping up the final public scouting opportunity before the selections begin in June. As the fringe

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Lamont Butler turns 23 years old today. We're here to give him even more of the flowers he deserves.   Butler spent just one season as a member of

Taking a moment to appreciate Lamont Butler on his birthday

It may not be a busy June 25 for the Kentucky Wildcats, but prepare yourselves for one heck of a June 26. The 2025 NBA Draft is just four weeks away,

Kentucky's Andrew Carr, Jaxson Robinson, Amari Williams, Lamont Butler, and Otega Oweh huddle before tipoff - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Five Cats included in ESPN's latest '25 NBA Draft Top 100

The 2025 NBA Draft is less than one month away. And while the Big Blue Nation continues to wait on Otega Oweh's stay-or-go decision, there are a

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Here are the NBA teams that Kentucky's draft hopefuls have worked out with

2025 NBA Draft Board 3.0: Ranking Top 75 prospects after NBA Combine, withdrawals

Kentucky sent three players to the G League Elite Camp in Chicago over the weekend. None of the three earned an invite to the NBA Combine, but it's

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How Kentucky's Prospects Performed at the G League Elite Camp

Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr both leave Kentucky with no remaining college eligibility and a potential pro future. What does that pro future look

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Looking at Kentucky's Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr's Pro Futures Ahead of NBA G League Elite Camp

Lamont Butler will showcase his skills in front of NBA scouts later this week.   Butler was listed as one of 45 prospects who received invitations to

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) walks to the court during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Lamont Butler receives invite to 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp

When Lamont Butler signed to Kentucky last spring, his parents said Mark Pope was going to be "unleashing the beast." A year later, the family can

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As Lamont Butler Begins Predraft Process, His Father Reflects on His Season at Kentucky

Lamont Butler's college career finished in the Sweet 16 when Kentucky lost to Tennessee. The Final Four hero for San Diego State in 2023, Butler

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Lamont Butler calls his time at Kentucky 'a dream come true'

It might not have sunk in yet, but this Kentucky team was extremely special. Sure, they were unique in that they overachieved based on the players'

Kentucky players comfort each other in the final moments of the loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Epitomizing team, Kentucky set a school scoring record

Lamont Butler's shoulder injury hasn't been a secret. It first became an issue during the win over Texas A&M all the way back on Jan. 14. Roughly

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Lamont Butler says his shoulder was operating at '80 percent' health to end season

If you asked Mark Pope to write a book on Lamont Butler, you'd better be prepared for 500 pages of nothing but kind words and plenty of hyperbole.

Kentucky Mark Pope consoles Lamont Butler after Sweet Sixteen loss to Tennessee

Mark Pope and Lamont Butler shared a special moment following season-ending loss

INDIANAPOLIS – Thirty minutes after the final buzzer sounded on Kentucky's Sweet Sixteen loss to Tennessee, three players walked in to the postgame

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How Mark Pope built Sweet 16 roster from scratch, reset Kentucky standard

Game recognizes game. After Kentucky fell 78-65 to Tennessee in the Sweet Sixteen on Friday, Wildcats point guard Lamont Butler had high praise for

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Lamont Butler shares respect for Zakai Zeigler after NCAA Tournament matchup

On Friday, Kentucky's season came to an end, and with it, seven seniors' collegiate careers. Point guard Lamont Butler is one of those seniors. After

Mark Pope consoles Lamont Butler outside locker room following NCAA Tournament loss

Tennessee played its first two games in the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. After the Volunteers defeated UCLA on Saturday to advance to the Sweet

Kentucky's Lamont Butler, Amari Williams, Otega Oweh, Koby Brea, and Ansley Almonor - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky players react to Zakai Zeigler flipping off Kentucky logo: 'It's cute'

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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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