Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler dribbled stealthily along the baseline before turning on a dime back toward the basket, attempting to muster a decent look late in the shot clock. With the No. 9 Wildcats nursing a four-point lead at Vanderbilt and under eight minutes remaining,

This season, guard Lamont Butler has proven that he’s vital to the success of the Kentucky Wildcats. So, in a game like the loss to Vanderbilt, it stands out when he struggles in his play and almost seems to be dealing with a physical issue.

Andrew Carr (back) was unavailable for No. 9 Kentucky during its 74-69 upset loss to unranked Vanderbilt on the road Saturday. Heading into a pivotal week in the Wildcats’ schedule, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is labeling his veteran big man as “day-by-day” moving forward.