Butler will be worn out by NCAA tourney time as much as we ride him. Perry gives us decent play off the bench but not quite experienced or athletic enough to compete against SEC talent. Teams take advantage of him.
Kerr is a liability on Defense as well though.Perry is a liability on the defensive end and even doubly so if he can't get his shot off on the offensive end. I get why we want to see Kentucky kids play but, they have to at least be able to defend.
Mark Sears played 38 today and the last five minutes were his best stretch. Butler's nagging injuries are a way bigger problem than his minutes. Hopefully he will heal up this week.Kerr brings a fire off the bench. So the Cats could definitely use him.
But he is just as bad defensively as Perry is. And Perry is a better shooter.
Butler has to play 32 minutes for the Cats to be great. He will be tired. But lots of players play 30 plus minutes in College.