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.

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.

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.

Butler and Robinson are both injured and could potentially miss some time with less than a month until the NCAA Tournament begins,.

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.

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 Wildcats to a win over their rival, but he has been great with fans.

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

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,