The point guard’s 33-point showing Saturday ranks among the top individual showings in a Kentucky-Louisville men’s hoops contest.

Lamont Butler had a career day at Rupp Arena on Saturday as he powered Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats to a win over Louisville basketball in Lexington.

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Southeastern Conference took note of Lamont Butler’s career performance against Louisville. The Kentucky guard was named the league’s co-Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Auburn’s Johni Broome.

UK basketball guard Lamont Butler received the Southeastern Conference Co-Player of the Week after an outstanding performance against Louisville.

Since 1996-97, Butler is the only Division I player to make all of his shots, score at least 33 points and chart at least six assists. He’s just the second SEC player to finish with 30 or more points and hit all of his shot attempts in the last 20 seasons.

In addition to the USBWA honors, Butler was also selected as the Co-Player of the Week by the Southeastern Conference. The Moreno Valley, California native is averaging 15.1 points, 4.1 assists and 3.1 rebounds in nine games this season.

Lamont Butler returned from a two-game absence to perfect from the field for a career-high 33 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 5 Kentucky held off rival Louisville 93-85 for Bluegrass supremacy.

Kentucky's resurgence under Mark Pope includes a win over Gonzaga, even without star Lamont Butler, who is emerging as their most important player.

It was a grand return to the court for Kentucky basketball point guard Lamont Butler. After missing two games with an injury, he was back on the floor against Louisville, and showed why he is such an important player.