Kentucky head coach Mark Pope addressed the ongoing injury concerns surrounding key players Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler, offering an update on their status while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding their recoveries.

But on Tuesday night, the focus was on how Kentucky’s role players and little-used backups handled enough of the load to push the Wildcats past rival Tennessee, 74-65, despite an in-game injury to Lamont Butler.

Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) walks off the court after suffering an injury during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Trent Noah hit some big shots early, Koby Brea hit some big shots late, and Mark Pope’s Wildcats defeated Tennessee despite Lamont Butler’s second-half injury.

Kentucky guard Lamont Butler appeared to re-injure his left shoulder during the second half of the 15th-ranked Wildcats' home game against No. 5 Tennessee on Tuesday night.

Kentucky basketball fifth-year senior guard Lamont Butler won't play Saturday night versus Arkansas in an SEC showdown at Rupp Arena.

Lamont Butler has quickly become a fan favorite for his play on the court and, of course, his exceptional game against the Louisville Cardinals, leading the Wil

The injury report for No. 15-ranked Kentucky basketball got even longer during its clash against No. 5 Tennessee on Tuesday night. During the second half with the Wildcats holding onto a very small lead,