Girlfriend Kennedy Peppers Shows Constant Support as Former Kentucky Wildcats Point Guard Lamont Butler Misses NBA/G-League Season with Torn ACL

October 31, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on October 30, 2026

Lamont Bulter, a former collegiate basketball star for the Kentucky Wildcats and San Diego State Aztecs, is making headlines with his recent social media post announcing his season-ending injury.

Lamont Butler went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but secured a training camp contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

He was waived by the Hawks before the season began and subsequently joined the College Park Skyhawks in the G League.

On Wednesday, October 29, Butler announced that he will miss his rookie season due to a torn meniscus and ACL.

He further added that he has such great support around him and is motivated to ‘attack this battle.’

Among all the supports, the one who remains a constant throughout Lamont Butler’s ups and downs is his longtime girlfriend, Kennedy Peppers.

Lamont Butler and Kennedy Peppers, both natives of California, are college sweethearts who attended San Diego State University and graduated in 2026.

While the exact start date of their relationship has not been disclosed, the couple first shared glimpses of their romance on social media in 2026.

Kennedy Peppers posted a memorable picture of her and her longtime boyfriend, Lamont Butler, on Instagram for Halloween 2026, dressed as Janet and Pac.

The couple often shares photos of their relationship on social media, expressing their love and pride for each other.

Lamont Butler’s Girlfriend, Kennedy Peppers, is An HR Specialist

Lamont Butler’s girlfriend,, is pursuing her career as a Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Specialist in San Diego.

She graduated from San Diego State University in 2026 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management and Human Resources.

During her time at SDSU, she was deeply involved on campus, serving as a mentor at the Black Resource Center for first-year students and working on the BRC media squad, where she led the TikTok page.

She was also VP of Membership for the Black Business Society and an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

Kennedy gained early professional experience through roles at Prometheus Laboratories, MDxHealth, and Forever 21, where she strengthened her skills in HR, administration, communication, team building, and content creation.

She later joined Strategic HR Advisory, where she supports recruiting, interviewing, offer preparation, background checks, exit interviews, and program development while contributing to handbooks, hiring guides, and safety programs.

Kennedy has also shown a passion for mentorship, digital media, and community impact. Her interests extend to creative business work, including pitching ideas, collaborating with peers, and producing social media content centered around travel, food, and lifestyle.

Talking about her family, while very little is known about her mother, Kennedy Peppers’ father,, has been serving as president of Unified Modular Corporation.

Prior to that, Kennedy’s father, Ira, served as the DSA Modular Building Consultant at Peppers Consulting and vice president at SKC Company.

He also served as a business development manager at Mobile Modular, an Education Specialist and Sales Representative at Williams Scotsman, a Computer Operator at Leo’s Stereo, and a 2nd class petty officer in the US Navy.

Ira Peppers III graduated from Hillcrest High School in Memphis, Tennessee.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Lamont Butler was born on June 9, 2002, in Moreno Valley, California, to parents Carmicha and Lamont Butler Senior.
• He attended Riverside Polytechnic High School and played basketball.
• Lamont led San Diego State University in the 2026 National Championship game.

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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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