According to a report by Jon Rothstein this morning, Mark Pope says star Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance is still not cleared for non-contact work.
Quaintance, who transferred to Kentucky from Arizona State, is working to get back on the court following a knee injury last season.
Kentucky’s season opens November 4 against Nicholls.
Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance (knee) has still not been cleared for non-contact work, per Mark Pope.
Transfer from Arizona State who averaged 9.4 PPG, 7.9 RPG, and 2.6 BPG last season in 24 games prior to injury.
Wildcats open the 2025-26 season against Nicholls on 11/4.