Pope Says Quaintance Is Making Progress as Wildcats Prepare for Texas

Pope says Quaintance is making progress as Wildcats prepare for Texas

Mark Pope discussed the big man's status ahead of Kentucky's matchup with Texas Wednesday night.

Mark Pope confirms Jayden Quaintance is out against Texas

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope confirmed Jayden Quaintance will be OUT once again for the Cats' matchup with Texas on Wednesday.

Jayden Quaintance remains out for Kentucky as they are set to host Texas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky star big man Jayden Quaintance will remain out for Wednesday’s game against Texas. Kentucky coach Mark Pope said he is “super optimistic” that Quaintance will return soon. Quaintance has been recovering from a torn ACL. He made his debut against St. John’s in December and played in the following three games before being ruled out again because of knee swelling. Wednesday’s home game against Texas will …

Mark Pope Gives Update on Jayden Quaintance’s Return

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Jayden Quaintance participated in his first game as a starter for Kentucky, notching 18 minutes against the Missouri Tigers. Unfortunately, he hasn’t played since. On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Mark Pope officially announced that the sophomore big will miss his fourth straight game and will be on the Kentucky bench yet again vs. Texas. Members of Big Blue Nation are all likely wondering the same thing – how long will the sophomore’s…

Jayden Quaintance Will Not Play Against Texas

Mark Pope confirmed during his afternoon press conference that Jayden Quaintance will remain out against Texas tomorrow night. Quaintance has been dealing with swelling in his surgically-repaired knee. Pope said he is “super optimistic” that Quaintance will be back on the court soon. You can listen here: The post Jayden Quaintance Will Not Play Against Texas first appeared on Nation of Blue.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope gives injury update on Jayden Quaintance

Kentucky coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats have been up-and-down this season, but have rattled off three straight SEC wins as they prepare for a matchup against Texas on Wednesday night. The Wildcats have had to play for most of the season without Jayden Quaintance, who has played in only four games this year. While he is getting closer to playing, Pope said that Quaintance will be unable to go against Texas. Kentucky HC Mark Pope update on Jayd…