Mark Pope gives an update on the injury of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa

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Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates during the first half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky won a big win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, which proved that Mark Pope’s team is one of the best in the nation. The Wildcats secured this win without starting point guard Lamont Butler, who missed this game with an ankle injury. Kerr Kriisa got the start in his place, but Kriisa suffered an injury of his own in this game.

Kriisa suffered what is called a Jones Fracture on his foot. The veteran guard will have surgery to fix this fracture, which should have the energetic Kriisa back on the floor in 3-6 weeks.

Coach Pope had this to say about Kriisa’s injury on his Monday evening radio show, “We’ll be excited to get him back. He’s dealing with the best doctors and performance team in the country, and so we’re expecting him back sooner rather than later.”…

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