Lamont Butler - Redeems himself Butler chipped in 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 29 minutes during Sunday's 57-56 win over Creighton. Impact During the Sweet Sixteen against No. 1 seed Alabama, Butler scored four points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) across 22 minutes. Fortunately for him, San Diego State pulled off an upset win in spite of his performance. Though slower tempo and struggles from both sides made the Aztecs' Elite Eight game against Creighton much more difficult, Butler stepped up and served as their best scorer en route to a one-point win. Thanks to Butler, for the first time ever, San Diego State will play Florida Atlantic in the tournament's Final Four on Saturday.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE