John Calipari provides injury update on Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell ahead of game against Arkansas

It appears that Tre Mitchell may be able to return to the court for the No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats’ next game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. Mitchell missed the Wildcats’ most recent game, a 91-89 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, due to injury.

When asked if he expected Mitchell will suit up against the Hogs, UK coach John Calipari gave the following response regarding the player’s condition:

“I think so, he’ll practice a couple days, and let’s see where he is.”

Assistant coach Chin Coleman also discussed how they will adjust in case the guy isn’t available on Saturday:

“We like our depth, and we like the ability to be able to play different ways. I think obviously having Tre’s experience and all of that stuff, he’s like a traffic cop out there for us: He kind of directs traffic by being a secondary ball handler, we put the ball in his hand, we play through him a lot, we trust him

“We’ve just got to figure out different ways to play with or without (Mitchell), as we’ve done the whole season, figuring out ways to play without this guy, these two guys … it’s kind of been like a musical chair type of thing for Coach Cal to kind of figure all this stuff out. I think for the most part he’s done a great job.”

Victory of Wildcats over the Bulldogs 

With 32 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in the 91-89 victory over Mississippi State, Reed Sheppard led the Kentucky Wildcats in scoring.

Kentucky (20-8, 10-5 Southeastern Conference) is fifth in the SEC. They have No. 11 Auburn (21-6, 10-4) ahead of them and are tied with No. 24 Florida (20-8, 10-5).

Tre Mitchell’s 2023–2024 stats

Tre Mitchell is ranking among the top players in the country with an average of 12.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game (150+). He now has a 49.7% field goal percentage.

The senior played his last game on February 13 against the Ole Miss Rebels, winning 75-63 while recording five points, six rebounds, two assists, and two minutes of play.