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Kentucky's Mark Pope Prioritizes Jayden Quaintance's Recovery

5/2/2025

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope is focused on the recovery of transfer Jayden Quaintance, who is working hard to bounce back from an ACL tear. With a promising freshman season at Arizona State, where he averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, the team is hopeful for his return this fall, prioritizing his health above all.

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope is focused on the recovery of transfer Jayden Quaintance, who is working hard to bounce back from an ACL tear. With a promising freshman season at Arizona State, where he averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, the team is hopeful for his return this fall, prioritizing his health above all.