Lamont Butler

Updated on 6/24/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
College: Kentucky
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 6/9/2002

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Decent shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Above average athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can be too passive on offense
Relative low volume offensive player
Can struggle to guard quicker players
A bit undersized for his position
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside

Summary:

Lamont Butler is an agile, skilled combo guard that had a strong showing in the Elite Eight to lead San Diego State to a win over Creighton to get his team to the Final Four in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. He may not be elite in any one skill, but his ability to make shots and defend could enable him to make his way to the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 3/26/23 San Diego State-Creighton Game via March Madness

Games Scouted:
4/3/23 San Diego State vs. UConn
2/9/24 San Diego State vs. Nevada
11/12/24 Kentucky vs. Duke

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