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The start of basketball season is only a few days away as the Kentucky Wildcats are getting prepared for a matchup with Wright State on Monday. It also sounds like they potentially avoided disaster as well.

On Tuesday night, Amari Williams left in the first half with a leg injury. After not returning for the remainder of the game, the fanbase got quite the scare. However, in the post-game press conference, Mark Pope helped ease the fanbase’s mind.

Now, with the latest reports, things seem to be good.

During Thursday’s press conference, head coach Mark Pope said that Williams is considered day-to-day after getting good results from testing done on the injury.

“Imaging was really good, really positive,” Pope said of Williams. “He’s day-to-day right now. He won’t do anything — just free throws today, and we’re hopeful he’ll be back soon. But we’ll kinda proceed with all the caution and urgency that we possibly can.”

Although the Cats might not have Williams this coming Monday, it sounds like he could return soon.

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Headlines

Makala Woods Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week – UK Athletics

Woods wins her first Player of the Week award of her Wildcat career

Men’s Soccer to Honor Seniors in Friday Night Matchup – UK Athletics

The contest will close out the 2024 regular season homestand celebrating Logan Dorsey, Eoin Martin, Martin Soereide and Nick Zielonka.

Mark Stoops remains quiet on starting QB ahead of Tennessee game- KSR

Who will the Cats start on Saturday?

Mark Pope names concerns heading into season- KSR

The UK head coach names some things he is looking at heading into the season.

Know the Volunteers heading into the matchup- Cats Pause

Take a look at Kentuckys opponent heading into Saturday.

JJ Weaver nominated for Courage Award- Cats Pause

A cool honor for the Cats linebacker.

Braves trade Jorge Soler to Angels- ESPN

The first move of the offseason.

Mahomes eyes WNBA team- ESPN

The Chiefs superstar QB eyes landing a WNBA squad in KC.

Freddie Freeman played through multiple injuries- CBS Sports

The World Series MVP was shaken up while putting on his historic performance.

Big 12 says no games compromised by unsecured helmet comms – ESPN

The Big 12 determined that none of its games were compromised by unencrypted frequencies used with coach-to-player in-game communications this season.