Sports News Report
Sport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

Kentucky Wildcats deal with multiple injury setbacks ahead of basketball season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats deal with multiple injury setbacks ahead of basketball season
Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats face several injury concerns as they prepare for the basketball season. Junior wing Trent Noah has re-aggravated a hamstring injury, which may sideline him during preseason and possible exhibition games. Other players affected include Kam Williams, who is recovering from foot surgery, and Franck Kepnang, managing leg injuries. Star transfer Milan Momcilovic is currently out with a jammed finger but is expected back at the start of fall practice. These injuries add to a challenging offseason for Coach Mark Pope's team.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Status Watch
  • •Trent Noah re-aggravates a hamstring injury, sidelining him for the preseason.
  • •Kam Williams recovering from foot surgery, expected to return for the season.
  • •Franck Kepnang limited due to leg injury management.
  • •Milan Momcilovic out with a jammed finger but projected to return soon.
  • •Kentucky has faced multiple injuries during the offseason under Coach Pope.
Latest Updates
  • 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: More Injury Concerns for UK Basketball
What they're saying
"

It feels like Kentucky can never escape the injury bug anymore.

Related Teams & Leagues
Los Angeles ClippersPortland Trail BlazersBasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days