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One common theme across all of Coach Pope’s teams has been injuries.
According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, junior wing Trent Noah has re-aggravated the hamstring injury that bothered him earlier this summer.
Noah originally tweaked the hamstring in July, with Mark Pope calling it “a nothing” at the time, but he later missed UK’s final open practice of the summer.
Now, the latest setback is expected to keep Noah out during the preseason and could potentially linger into Kentucky’s exhibition
schedule.
It’s another injury concern for a Wildcats roster that has already dealt with several this offseason and far too many under Pope.
Kam Williams missed summer practices after undergoing a second procedure on the foot he broke last season, though Pope has expressed confidence he’ll be available for the season.
Franck Kepnang was also limited for much of the summer as Kentucky carefully managed his return from previous leg injuries.
More recently, star transfer Milan Momcilovic suffered a jammed index finger on his shooting hand. While initial reports feared a break, further testing brought better news, and he is expected back around the start of fall practice, though he’s currently sidelined.
Kentucky still has time before the games count, but staying healthy is quickly becoming a recurring storyline in Lexington.
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Headlines
Stein, Cats Must ‘Turn the Page’ – UK Athletics
100%
Ann Lemirisho Named SEC Women’s Runner of the Week – UK Athletics
Love to see it!
Protect College Sports Act moves closer to final Senate vote – ESPN
Rules are getting closer.
Clemson vs. UNC is shell of what should be marquee ACC showdown amid Dabo Swinney, Bill Belichick turmoil – CBS Sports
Sad to see two of the best coaches of all time like this.
PFT’s Week 2 2026 NFL power rankings – NBC Sports
Awesome Week 1.
Amid Kiffin buzz, Ole Miss stays ‘focused on the game plan’ – ESPN
Can’t wait for this game.
Adam Silver discusses Clippers punishment, NBA expansion, why Blazers leaving Portland would be ‘failure’ – CBS Sports
I think the NBA is finally ready for expansion.
Giants-Cowboys delivers 25.7 million viewers – NBC Sports
NFL is still king.
Day: Ohio State ‘to make some hard decisions’ after Texas collapse – ESPN
You just can’t blow a lead like that.
Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit against USC alleging missed NIL payments, Eric Musselman racist tirade – CBS Sports
Wild story.
