How Jaland Lowe's injury could 'change his basketball career' for the better
Jaland Lowe's 2025-26 season is officially over, but his new role at Kentucky could be huge for his long-term basketball career.
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So after multiple years being derailed by injuries you want the core and the starting PG to be a player who is already injury prone, has already been out for the rest of a season, on a team that struggled tremendously, in Mark Pope's last year to prove it?
Let’s try this again, since you're the one who can’t read. Why would Mark Pope build around an injury-prone PG (role player or not) who has already had an injury that derailed the season, especially in Pope’s final make-or-break year?
“Bring in one high-level recruit”—there are no high-level PG recruits left.
“A stud portal player or two”—so recruit over Jaland Lowe? Jaland Lowe will not agree to being a backup PG. And I strongly disagree with the idea of the starting PG being a “role player.”
The claim about “being top five” is based on nothing, and bringing up Cal is completely irrelevant.
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Lowe is going to go where he plays, he’s not going to sign on to be a backup player. If he would that would be fine but he won’t. It was a massive miss by Pope, he’s not that good anyway, definitely not UK caliber.
No you don’t bring him back. Either risk it on another fringe guy because you can’t recruit elite guards (risky “find a diamond”) or land a big time recruit. Running back a risky guard who’s very injury prone is the definition of stupid and something I fully expect pope to do honestly.
It’s why I don’t think he’ll be here long.
No you don’t bring him back. Either risk it on another fringe guy because you can’t recruit elite guards (risky “find a diamond”) or land a big time recruit. Running back a risky guard who’s very injury prone is the definition of stupid and something I fully expect pope to do honestly.
It’s why I don’t think he’ll be here long.
Did Lowe or Kam have a past history of injuries?
I ll take Lowe any day over the unknown. JJ wants to be the 2 & he can be the backup 1 & share 2 with CC. CC can share 3 with Kam & Jelli & Trent & Hawthorne. Mo Jelli & Hawthorne at 4 & MM & Potter at 5. JQ Probably gone.
OO - BG - Aberdeen gone.
4 openings Maybe up to 6.
Go big Blue5
I would like to keep the kid. However, it’s pretty clear he’s way overrated. Again, would like to keep him, but won’t lose sleep if he bolts. He might wanna stick around and play with Moreno. They seem quite close. They definitely have chemistry on the court.
not overrated lol
pope doesn't know how to use talent
if he goes to bama next year he will be elite
jj gets like 1/4 of the minutes moreno gets, how good can a third string guard be, im telling you if he shoots 15 shots in a game hes going at least 7/15 in most of them
How shooting is fine. His turnovers and defense limit him.
hes small, and turnovers happen with a freshman guard
thats why its essential we get him back, sadly its likely not happening
Exactly! He’s too small! He’ll never compete at this level unless he gains strength.
yeah and he can add strength, why would we tell someone yo hit the road because they are small
JJ is fine, he’s progressing normally for a high 4 low 5 which is what he is.
Lowe isn’t elite. That’s nonsense. Appears for 1/4th of the game to make a flashy pass then he’s non existent and hurts the team by sloppy play and bad decisions. I’d like him as a backup but he’s a little too good to be a backup. He can start for some power 4 programs, just not the elite ones. So I’d rather take a chance on a better looking prospect or hit the portal for a more polished PG without an injury history.
Lowe isn’t elite. That’s nonsense. Appears for 1/4th of the game to make a flashy pass then he’s non existent and hurts the team by sloppy play and bad decisions. I’d like him as a backup but he’s a little too good to be a backup. He can start for some power 4 programs, just not the elite ones. So I’d rather take a chance on a better looking prospect or hit the portal for a more polished PG without an injury history.
I just think he’s what he is and what he is gives us no shot at a final four with what we have coming in. This is it for Pope, might as well take your shot next year and dig for a portal PG who might turn into something (which happens routinely with the Portal, see fla Pg last season) and actually give yourself a shot. Lowe isn’t leading UK to a final four. So if Pope has to prove himself I’d rather him have a shot than not.
You’ve got very good chances Lowe is either hurt again next season or isn’t a great PG. why would I want him back? If he will assume a backup role that would be fantastic but he’s not a starting caliber UK PG.
lol you don’t even want to win championships guy.
Your opinions are literally in line with never winning a title. I want players who want to be here, and want Kentucky kids too. I think they add a lot to this program. And I think it’s important to sustain a roster of kids who remain here and don’t bolt. There has to be a balance and we can’t have revolving doors of transfers, there will be no connection to the team which is what makes UK’s program and base so strong.
However, you have to put winning ahead of everything. I could post so many of your responses where losing is completely excused. You definitely don’t have a winners mindset. Don’t kid yourself.
JJ, MM, and Noah, Chandler…These are your core to return no matter what. He hasn’t solidified the PG spot and Lowe isn’t it, so go shopping. If Lowe is fine splitting the time and being PG2, I’d love to have him. No way he does that because he’s better than a P4 backup. Maybe pay him enough to not care.
You don't know squat about building a championship. When Cal was ran off, why didn't we hire Hurley or Oats? Oh, I forgot, they didnt want to come here. How about we call up Billy Donovan again and let him reject us for a tenth time. Hell, Scott Freaking Drew said no to making more money to coach UK than stay at....Baylor LMAO. How about baking the coach we have...thats how Hurley started winning Championships...after having a worse record two year record than Pope, despite starting with more kids and playing in a weaker conference and a weaker schedule....rookie