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Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance spins a basketball while being introduced at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

It's a day by day process at this point as we await Quaintance's debut for Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance spins a basketball while being introduced at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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It's a day by day process at this point as we await Quaintance's debut for Kentucky.

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Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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2026 five-star wing Caleb Holt has included Kentucky in his updated list of schools.

Nov 26, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have found themselves in a bad spot with the 2026 recruiting class.

Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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We continue to creep closer towards Quaintance's first game as a Wildcat.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) celebrates his score in the first half during the UofL-UK annual rivalry game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 11, 2025.

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Lowe says he has been going through one the hardest times of his life with the injury.

Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) celebrates a basket during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Those two back in the lineup for Kentucky really changes things.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reaches out to Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) after he helped spark the Cats' win over Indiana in the second half during Saturday's college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky December 13, 2025.

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The Wildcats looked like a much different team on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky played excellent defense, but its offense still has some work to do, and Jaland Lowe helped that.

Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5), guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) and center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrate with guard Jaland Lowe (15) after he scores a basket during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats responded well on Saturday by displaying a full-game of nonstop effort.

Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates a basket during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Garrison responded in a huge way on Saturday against Indiana.

Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts to a travel called against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats responded when they needed to in a big way on Saturday.

Dec 9, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries looks on during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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The old-school rivals will meet for the first time in nine years on Saturday night in Rupp Arena.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players while forward Trent Noah (9) directs his teammates during the second half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope says the starting lineup will continue being a 'revolving door.'

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Could Quaintance be a week or two away from making his debut?

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players from the sideline during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope says his program has a 'ridiculous' amount of support from partners, but acknowledges it's still his responsibility.

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats can't lose to the Hoosiers and go to 0-5 in power conference games.

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One of the top in-state prospects took an unofficial visit to Kentucky on Tuesday.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) high-fives forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky needs more players to step up as leaders right now, and Oweh took a step in that direction Tuesday.

Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson (3) and Tayton Conerway (6) share a laugh after Wilkerson checked out for the final time during the Indiana versus Penn State men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

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A former Kentucky target in the transfer portal just had a historic night for the Hoosiers.

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Kentucky was once an overwhelming favorite to land this top recruit.

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Noah played a big role in Kentucky's blowout win against NC Central.

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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This Kentucky team has lacked in effort, and Mark Pope is fed up with it.