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Meet the elite team keeping Kentucky basketball healthy and ahead of schedule

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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.