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The Kentucky Wildcats have dropped their last two games, on the road at Florida and at home against Georgia. Head coach Mark Pope spoke to the media postgame after Tuesday’s loss to the Bulldogs and expressed concern about the number of minutes his starters are playing and the team’s lack of depth at the moment.
One guy the Wildcats could use right now is potential lottery pick Jayden Quaintance. Pope is still a bit hesitant about Quaintance’s status, which is concerning given the team’s only five games remaining in the regular season.
“He continues to make progress,” said Pope of JQ. “He is not ready right now. He’s not ready, and we’re not going to roll him out there till he’s 100%, and he’s a ways from that.”
Quaintance hasn’t played or practiced since January 7th, so if he is able to start practicing, there will be a ramp-up period before he’s able to play in games.
“We haven’t incorporated him back into practice, so that’s complicated. I don’t know how optimistic I am about that.”
Pope has been adamant that he wants Quaintance 100% before he gets back on the floor.
“He’s making great progress, but with a guy as explosive as he is, he’s got to be 100 percent ready. We’re working him back slowly but positively.”
Coming off an ACL tear, the Arizona State transfer has appeared in four games for the Wildcats. He’s averaged 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks a game when active for the Wildcats.
Until something changes, Kentucky fans should not get their hopes up on Quaintance playing again this season.
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