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After only playing for three minutes in Kentucky's win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe left the game with a shoulder

Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe celebrate during Kentucky's win over St. John's - Photo by Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance injury updates: Mark Pope reveals latest on status of Kentucky duo

During Saturday's 24-point win over Mississippi State, Kentucky's offense looked more like the team we saw last season than what we'd seen through

Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) defends against Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Achor Achor (99) during the college basketball game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

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Mark Pope says the game was 'begging' Kentucky to run offense through Malachi Moreno vs. MSU

Another Sunday in January has arrived. A cold one is expected throughout the Bluegrass. Luckily, a hot run by both big programs on Saturday night at

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KSR Today: Victory Sunday on Transfer Portal Day 10

Mark Pope has been stressing to his players to make the right play. MP4T -- Make Plays For Teammates -- has been a mantra he's continually preached

Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena on January 10, 2026. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

Kentucky's 21 assists vs. Miss State were easily the most against a high-major team this season

Kentucky managed to hold Mississippi State to just 68 points during Saturday's 24-point win inside Rupp Arena.   That marked the second-fewest points

Mark Pope (left) and Mikhail McLean - Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope credits Mikhail McLean for coming up with defensive game plan vs. Mississippi State

Mark Pope isn't pretending that this season has been anything but a near disaster for the Kentucky men's basketball program.   Isaac Trotter of CBS

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CBS Sports gives Mark Pope a D grade so far this season; he calls that 'generous'

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