Lamont Butler, a standout guard from San Diego State and a hero of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, has committed to transferring to the University of Kentucky. Butler, known for his defensive prowess and memorable performances, was the 2024 Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He averaged 9.3 points and 3.0 assists per game in his final season at San Diego State. His decision comes after a notable college career as a multi-year starter, including hitting a crucial game-winning shot in the Final Four against Florida Atlantic. Butler's transfer is considered a significant acquisition for Kentucky, with several schools initially expressing interest in him.
🚨BREAKING🚨 Kentucky is expected to land San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler, source told @thefieldof68. The 6-2 guard is an elite defender who brings an experienced guard to Lexington who averaged 9.3 points per game. https://t.co/p60QR584KE
Lamont Butler was a starter on a San Diego State team that went to a Chamionship game and a Sweet 16 back to back. He hit the game winner in the Final Four vs Florida Atlantic Shooting needs work but I am not sure there is a better perimeter defender in America
Lamont Butler to Kentucky. Wow. https://t.co/a3QELSgtnq
SOURCE: San Diego State point guard Lamont Butler has committed to... KENTUCKY. Staff met him in Vegas today. Closed the deal in one sitting. MEGA get for Mark Pope and his staff
BREAKING: Kentucky is expected to land San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler, source told @thefieldof68. The 6-2 guard is an elite defender who brings an experienced guard to Lexington who averaged 9.3 points per game. Also hit the biggest shot in San Diego State program…
Lamont Butler is a lockdown Defender, has Final Four experience and is a winner Great addition to the program and Kentucky went to Vegas to lock it down and clearly did
BREAKING: San Diego State guard Lamont Butler has committed to Kentucky, per @KySportsRadio. He was a star in the 2023 NCAA Tournament👀 https://t.co/IaKDOJdDcn https://t.co/q8WY4gVdJ1
Additionally, I will reiterate my blanket stance: if you can get a coach or player from San Diego State, you take them. Great program culture. https://t.co/hgszym7nKX
Lamont Butler would be a very nice addition for Kentucky — and if the whole staff suddenly flies to Vegas to see him, seems serious. Started 102 games at San Diego State, was 2023 All-Mountain West, 2024 Mountain West Defensive POY and hit a game-winner in the Final Four. https://t.co/IiEGzzxjnc
Source tells KSR Lamont Butler from San Diego State has committed to KENTUCKY
Portal NEWS: An early list of schools who've reached out to San Diego State guard Lamont Butler, per a source: Texas Tech Kentucky Duke USC West Virginia Oklahoma Washington Multi year starter. Final Four hero. Mountain West Defensive POY. Elite portal talent.
San Diego State senior guard Lamont Butler has entered the transfer portal after averaging 9.3 points and 3.0 assists per game this season. https://t.co/CbtrWB5dwV
Riverside Poly alumnus Lamont Butler will enter the transfer portal after four years at San Diego State. https://t.co/Sjpiaqy6dc
San Diego State basketball hero Lamont Butler to enter transfer portal https://t.co/DUiEbEGauP
San Diego State guard Lamont Butler is portaling, he announced. Elite defender who averaged 9.4 points this past season.
Lamont Butler, who hit one of the biggest shots in Final Four history, was a multi-year San Diego St and arguably the best perimeter defender in college hoops just hit the portal One of the best players to hit the portal this off-season. Everyone who needs a PG will be after him https://t.co/YLF59IRWf7
San Diego State guard Lamont Butler announces he's entering the transfer portal. Hero in the 2023 NCAA tournament, 2024 MWC Defensive Player of the Year. Averaged 9.4 points and 3.0 assists this past season. https://t.co/3bmUOu24Cn