Butler’s absence was the more noteworthy story: The former San Diego State standout suffered a right ankle injury during last week’s road loss at Clemson. Butler didn’t play Saturday in the win over Gonzaga, and he again didn’t suit up for the Cats against Colgate.

Kentucky is set to face off with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, but the big concern for the Wildcats is star point guard Lamont Butler. He injured his ankle toward the end of the Clemson game, and it sounds like there is a chance he will miss this game against Gonzaga.

Kerr Kriisa went down with an injury against Gonzaga and it did require surgery. He will have to miss significant time because of it, but when he talked to Mark Pope, he just wanted to make it known that he loves this Kentucky basketball team.

An update on Kentucky basketball players Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa from UK coach Mark Pope, who hopes to have both back soon.

The Kentucky Wildcats were able to squeak by Colgate without the services of Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa, who both missed the game due to lower-leg injuries. Butler is battling an ankle injury that,