As illnesses and minor injuries pass through the Kentucky locker room for hopefully the only time this season, it’s forced everyone involved to step out of their comfort zone a bit. Davion Mintz has missed three games in a row and has no timetable for return. Keion Brooks Jr. sat out one game with a sickness and is still recovering. Jacob Toppin’s shoulder is not yet 100 percent and neither is Bryce Hopkins’ back. Lance Ware is slowly working his way back to full health, as well.
That’s five key pieces to the Kentucky rotation that have all been in and out of the lineup.