Jaland Lowe Out for Season with Shoulder Injury, Coach Confirms…Readmore…

Jaland Lowe Out for Season with Shoulder Injury, Coach Confirms…Readmore…

Kentucky Wildcats point guard Jaland Lowe will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 college basketball season after suffering a recurring shoulder injury that now requires surgery, head coach Mark Pope confirmed Monday. Lowe, who transferred to Kentucky this year with high expectations, has been dealing with a troublesome right shoulder since the preseason Blue-White scrimmage, where he initially dislocated it. Despite multiple attempts to return — including brief appearances against St. John’s and in SEC play — the injury repeatedly flared up, leading to the difficult decision. �
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Pope described multiple dislocations and tweaks during games and practice before the final setback in Kentucky’s win over Mississippi State, prompting the team and medical staff to recommend surgical intervention. The coach said the choice to end Lowe’s season was made “the wise and right decision” for his long-term health, even though it’s a significant blow to the Wildcats’ backcourt. �
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Lowe is expected to undergo shoulder surgery soon and face a rehabilitation timeline of several months, potentially opening the door for a medical redshirt that would preserve eligibility for future seasons. �
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Fans and teammates alike have expressed support for Lowe, who battled through pain and demonstrated resilience throughout his time with the Wildcats. �