Kentucky Guard Robinsonโ€™s Season Over Due to Wrist Injury

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    LEXINGTON, Ky. โ€” In a significant blow to the Kentucky Wildcats, coach Mark Pope has announced that guard Jaxson Robinson will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury.

    Robinson, who has been a pivotal player for Kentucky with an average of 13 points per game, did not participate in Saturdayโ€™s 94-78 loss against the top-ranked Auburn. He has been absent in four of the Wildcatsโ€™ last five encounters. Despite managing to score seven points during a 12-minute performance in Kentuckyโ€™s narrow 83-82 victory over Oklahoma earlier in the week, Robinsonโ€™s condition has taken a turn for the worse.

    Coach Pope revealed that Robinsonโ€™s determination to stay on the court led to him attempting to rehab the damaged wrist, coupled with receiving an injection to keep it functional. However, the efforts were short-lived as he faced a setback in the initial half of the Oklahoma game, making his return to play untenable.

    โ€œHis drive to compete was so strong that he went through rehabilitation and opted for an injection hoping it would help,โ€ said Pope. โ€œBut unfortunately, during the Oklahoma game, it was clear he could no longer continue. We have no choice but to conclude his season.โ€

    Robinson is slated for wrist surgery in the upcoming week, and the anticipated recovery period is projected to last approximately three months.