Sat Mar 15 02:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Kentucky’s Butler Out for SEC Tournament Quarterfinal Against Alabama

**NASHVILLE, TN** – Kentucky Wildcats starting point guard Lamont Butler will miss tonight’s SEC Tournament quarterfinal matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide due to injury. The SEC’s availability report confirmed Butler’s absence Friday evening. Butler left Thursday’s second-round game against Oklahoma in the first half and did not return, despite Kentucky’s eventual 85-84 victory.

Butler’s absence is a significant blow to Kentucky. He leads the team in assists (4.3 per game) and is tied for the team lead in steals (1.6 per game). A win against Alabama would secure Kentucky’s first SEC Tournament semifinal appearance since 2022; their last tournament title came in 2018.

The Wildcats face a tough challenge against a strong Alabama team, a legitimate contender for the national championship. Experts predict a challenging game for Kentucky, with predictions ranging from a double-digit Alabama victory to a close contest decided late. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and FUBO.

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