Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa Injury Update: No Timeline for Return

Kriisa’s Recovery Progressing, But No On-Court Activity Yet

Speaking ahead of Kentucky’s upcoming matchup against South Carolina, Pope shed light on Kriisa’s rehabilitation process.

“He’s not doing anything active on the court yet, but he’s doing much more active stuff in the weight room and the training room,” Pope stated. “So the next step is just to see what that response is like. It’s a matter of how quickly and if you can get over the soreness in that step.”

This measured update suggests that while Kriisa is making progress in his recovery, there is still no concrete timeline for his return to game action. His ability to handle the next phases of rehab will ultimately determine if and when he can rejoin the team.

Kriisa’s Impact and Kentucky’s Depth Concerns

Although Kriisa is not the most prolific player on the roster, he has provided a valuable spark off the bench for the Wildcats. With Kentucky’s depth at the point guard position already being tested—especially after Lamont Butler’s recent injury—Kriisa’s absence has left the team searching for consistent ball-handling options.

The last time Kriisa took the court was on December 7, 2024, during a statement win over Gonzaga in Seattle. In that game, he contributed eight points, including two key three-pointers. On the season, the 6-foot-3 guard has averaged 17.4 minutes per game, appearing in just nine contests since transferring from West Virginia.