When Mark Pope raves about Jayden Quaintance's "ridiculous" ACL recovery metrics or Jaland Lowe being back to full-speed shooting "epically fast" after a shoulder injury, it's more than just coach speak. It's a testament to the elite medical and athletic training team working tirelessly behind the scenes at Kentucky.
These quick returns aren't luck; they are the result of world-class expertise. Meet the key figures keeping the Wildcats healthy.
The surgeon: Dr. Scott D. Mair
A cornerstone of UK Athletics for over two decades, Dr. Scott Mair serves as the orthopaedic team physician for multiple Wildcat teams, including men's and women's basketball.