Alabama sent Kentucky home from the SEC Tournament tonight in dominant fashion, with a 99-70 victory. As depressing as the Cats’ performance was in the second half, there is at least one piece of good news: Mark Pope is hopeful Lamont Butler will rejoin the team next week for the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats point guard Lamont Butler won't play against Alabama, but coach Mark Pope gave a positive update on his health.

Mark Pope was unable to give a clear answer on Lamont Butler's injury status, but it seems like teammate Kerr Kriisa gave a terrible reaction when Butler told him the injury.