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Kentucky Wildcats' head coach Mark Pope provided an update on starting point guard Lamont Butler's ankle injury, describing him as 'day-to-day' with optimism for his return against Colgate or Louisville. Butler, who missed the game against Gonzaga, is eager to return, but has not yet participated in practice. The team managed to win without him, but his return is crucial, especially with Kerr Kriisa out indefinitely.
The Kentucky Wildcats dominated the Lipscomb Bisons with a 97-68 victory, showcasing strong performances from Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler. Robinson rebounded from a poor showing against Duke, scoring 20 points and contributing defensively, while Butler found his rhythm offensively. Coach Mark Pope utilized a deep rotation, highlighting the team's balanced roster where any player can step up on a given night. Kentucky's dynamic play continues to excite fans as they prepare to face Jackson State next.
Stanford men's basketball team falls to San Diego State with a final score of 74-60. Lamont Butler and Jaedon LeDee led the way for the Aztecs, while Maxime Raynaud and Michael Jones were the top performers for the Cardinal. Stanford struggled with their 3-point shooting, going 3-20 from beyond the arc. Despite their efforts, Stanford couldn't make the game more competitive. Stanford's next game is against Arizona State on December 29th.
San Diego State dominated the second half, going on a 15-3 scoring run to pull away from Stanford and secure a 74-60 victory. Lamont Butler led all scorers with 18 points, while Jaedon LeDee contributed 16 points despite limited playing time in the first half. The Aztecs outshot Stanford and held advantages in bench points, points off forced turnovers, and second chance points. San Diego State will conclude their non-conference schedule against No. 15 Gonzaga.
Lamont Butler, a guard for San Diego State, hit a game-winning jumper with a fraction of a second left in a Final Four game against Florida Atlantic, giving his team a chance to play for a national championship. Butler's journey to this moment was marked by tragedy, including the loss of his sister to gun violence, and a critical turnover in a previous game. He spent the summer working on his midrange game and building consistency, leading up to the shot that made him a legend. San Diego State will face UConn in the national championship game.
Lamont Butler's buzzer-beating pull-up jumper secured San Diego State's 72-71 win over Florida Atlantic in the Final Four of March Madness 2023, sending the Aztecs to their first national championship game in program history. Butler's footwork was crucial as he narrowly avoided stepping out of bounds before hitting the game-winner. Head coach Brian Dutcher opted not to call a timeout, trusting his team to secure the stop they needed to win. Butler finished with nine points on 3-for-6 shooting.
San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher opted not to call a timeout in the final seconds of the Aztecs' Final Four game against FAU, citing a lack of plays. With a defensive lineup on the floor, the Aztecs let the clock run down and Lamont Butler hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to send them to their first national title game appearance. Dutcher credited the players for making the play and said "March is for players, not coaches."
Lamont Butler of San Diego State hit a buzzer-beating shot to beat Florida Atlantic 72-71 in the Final Four national semifinal game, securing a spot in Monday night's national title game. San Diego State had never advanced beyond the Sweet 16 before this season. The Aztecs rallied from a nine-point deficit to stun Alabama in the Sweet 16 and erased a 14-point second-half deficit against FAU. Butler's shot was a moment of elation and redemption for a player who a few months earlier was inconsolable after letting his team down.
Lamont Butler hit a pull-up jumper as time expired to give San Diego State a 72-71 win over Florida Atlantic in the Final Four. The Aztecs will play for their first national championship on Monday night. Butler's shot was his second buzzer-beater of the season, and the third time the Aztecs have rallied in the second half to win by one point. San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher didn't call a timeout in the final seconds, leaving it up to Butler to "see what happens."
Lamont Butler hit a buzzer-beater to send San Diego State to the national title game, capping a massive second-half comeback for the Aztecs as they were down by 14 at one point. SDSU's comeback is the fifth-largest in Final Four history and the biggest in a semifinal game in over 20 years. Florida Atlantic looked like a team capable of winning the national title for much of the game, but SDSU's vaunted defense finally figured out a way to slow FAU down. FAU finishes the season at 35-4 with the loss, though the Owls will have the most wins of any program in men’s college basketball this season.
Lamont Butler hits a buzzer-beater to secure San Diego State's spot in their first March Madness championship game, beating Florida Atlantic in a thrilling comeback win. Connecticut faces Miami in the second semifinal, with the winners playing for the national championship on Monday night.