The Kentucky Wildcats just took a major blow to their postseason hopes. Jaxson Robinson, one of Kentucky’s most reliable scorers, will undergo wrist surgery, head coach Mark Pope confirmed.
The news is devastating for a Wildcats squad already battling inconsistency. Pope made it clear—Robinson is done for the season, with no chance of returning before May, when he’ll aim to be ready for NBA workouts.
BREAKING: Jaxson Robinson will have surgery this week and he will miss the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/hNssretn6x
— Dylan Ballard (@DylanBallard_UK) March 1, 2025
What Kentucky Is Losing
Robinson has been a consistent scoring option for Kentucky, averaging:
📊 Season Stats: 13.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 1.7 APG
📊 SEC Play: 14.4 PPG, 2.9 RPG, 1.6 APG
His impact goes beyond the numbers—he’s been Kentucky’s best wing scorer, a clutch shooter, and a player who could create his own offense when the team struggled. Without him, the Wildcats will need others to step up fast.
Kentucky’s Depth Tested—Who Fills the Void?
With Robinson out, Kentucky loses:
🔹 Their second-leading scorer in SEC play (14.4 PPG)
🔹 A key perimeter threat (fourth-most three-pointers made on the team)
🔹 A go-to bucket-getter when the offense stalls
So, who steps up?
🔥 Otega Oweh (16.3 PPG in SEC play) now has even more pressure to carry the offense.
🔥 Koby Brea will need to find his rhythm from deep again.
🔥 Lamont Butler’s playmaking (5.4 APG in SEC play) becomes even more crucial, so his health will be key.
🔥 Ansley Almonor or Trent Noah need to step up in a big way. One of the two will need to absorb the minutes and produce points and rebounds.
Can Kentucky Survive This Loss?
Losing a key scorer this late in the season is a disaster for a team already struggling with inconsistency. If Kentucky wants to make a deep SEC and NCAA Tournament run, they have to adjust fast.
One thing is certain: the road just got much tougher for the Wildcats.