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Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) dribbles the ball while looking for an open teammate during the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-57 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler performs well in return against South Carolina

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 12, 2025

On Saturday, the No. 14 Wildcats plowed South Carolina 80-57 to improve to 5-5 in SEC play. Arguably, more importantly, Big Blue Nation welcomed back guard Lamont Butler in their home victory. Butler...

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) gets fouled while shooting the ball during the first half of the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky big men Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison prove vital in South Carolina win

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 12, 2025

No. 14 Kentucky men’s basketball (16-7, 5-5) defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks (10-13, 0-10) 87-50 on Saturday afternoon, putting an end to its two-game losing streak. Heading into the matchup,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) holds three fingers in the air after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Kentucky won 75-64. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats Tennessee 75-64

Matthew Mueller and Sydney Yonker February 11, 2025

In the pair’s second matchup of the season, No. 15 Kentucky defeated No. 5 Tennessee 75-64, sweeping the Vols in the regular season and improving UK’s record to 17-7. Kentucky is back at home...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates after making a three-point shot during the first half of the basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 15 Kentucky steps up, completes regular season sweep of No. 5 Tennessee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

No. 15 Kentucky men's basketball rallied around its injured players to defeat No. 5 Tennessee 75-64, completing a regular-season sweep of the Volunteers. Wildcat freshmen shined particularly bright...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) dribbles the ball while looking for an open teammate during the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-57 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky cruises past South Carolina 80-57

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky February 8, 2025

After losing four of its last five games, Kentucky men's basketball defeated South Carolina 80-57. Kentucky is back in action on Tuesday, where it hosts the Tennessee Volunteers in an effort to finish...

Kentucky Wildcats huddle after a foul call during the first half of the basketball game vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Feb 8, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: Lamont Butler returns, Cats get right over South Carolina

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 8, 2025

No. 14 Kentucky men's basketball picked up an at-times sloppy bounce-back win over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday afternoon, winning 80-57. While the loss dropped Carolina to 0-10 in the SEC,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) hugs Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) before the basketball game vs. Ole Miss starts on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Pavilion in Starkville, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky’s Amari Williams becomes fourth Cat to log triple-double despite loss in Oxford

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 6, 2025

In Tuesday’s loss to No. 25 Ole Miss, Amari Williams shined despite the Wildcats' performance. The center recorded a triple-double with a 12-point, 10-assist and 15-rebound outing in Oxford. Williams...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles past Ole Miss players during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

First-half blowout sees Kentucky men’s basketball fall short against No. 25 Ole Miss

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 6, 2025

OXFORD, MS - No. 14 Kentucky men’s basketball (15-7, 4-5) suffered another SEC loss on Tuesday night, falling to No. 25 Ole Miss (17-6, 6-4) inside The Sandy and John Black Pavilion.  Heading into...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as his team loses during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

COLUMN: With or without Lamont Butler, Kentucky’s play in Oxford was unacceptable

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

OXFORD, MS. – When a college basketball team loses its starting point guard, especially when said guard is one of the better defenders on the roster, struggles are sure to follow. Add in the fact...

Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) dunks the ball over Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) during the basketball game vs. Ole Miss on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at The Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 14 Kentucky’s herculean comeback attempt fails at No. 25 Ole Miss

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 4, 2025

OXFORD, MS. -- No. 14 Kentucky men's basketball was pantsed on the road against No. 25 Ole Miss inside the Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Tuesday night, losing 98-84 after an abysmal first half of play. The...

Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) waves to fans after defeating Kentucky during the basketball game vs. Arkansas on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Former Kentucky stars react to John Calipari’s win in Lexington with Arkansas Razorbacks

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 4, 2025

It’s no secret that Kentucky men’s basketball’s 89-79 loss to John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks has frustrated and disappointed a wide variety of BBN. One of the most highly anticipated...

Media surrounds Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari and Kentucky Wildcats Mark Pope as they meet on the court before the Kentucky vs Arkansas men’s basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 89-79. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

An emotion-ridden Rupp Arena endures John Calipari’s return

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter February 4, 2025

The energy pregame inside Rupp Arena on Saturday was unprecedented. A nervous vibe tingled uncomfortably in the air. In anticipation of former Kentucky Head Coach John Calipari, the ambience was palpable...

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