Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler will play in the Wildcats’ opening game in the NCAA Tournament, and he talks about the latest injury to his shoulder.

A fter Mark Pope's comments on Friday essentially alluded to Lamont Butler returning for the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, it's now official after CBS Sports' Jon Roth

As the Wildcats prepare for their first-round clash, fans are hopeful that Butler’s return can spark the team and set the tone for a successful tournament run. Kentucky’s road to the Final Four begins Friday night, and with their star guard back in action, they’ll look to make a statement right out of the gate.

Lamont Butler, Kentucky basketball's starting point guard, departed in the middle of the first half Thursday during UK's opening game in Nashville.

K entucky will be without a major part of their backcourt against Alabama on Friday in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament, as Lamont Butler has been ruled out after injuring

During UK’s pregame radio program, Kentucky coach Mark Pope said the Wildcats received “the best possible news” about Butler given his injury recurrence.

Will Lamont Butler play for UK basketball today vs Alabama in the SEC Tournament? The latest injury update ahead of today's game in Nashville.

Mark Pope delivered good news to the Kentucky Wildcats faithful ahead of March Madness, updating the status of injured guard Lamont Butler.

Kentucky standout point guard Lamont Butler exited the Wildcats' Southeastern Conference tournament second-round game against Oklahoma on Thursday after he aggravated his left shoulder injury.