Mark Pope updates status of Jaxson Robinson and others after missing second half vs. Oklahoma

Robinson made his homecoming to Oklahoma, but it didn’t last long.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson made his return to his home state of Oklahoma on Wednesday night, though his time on the court was limited as he continues to recover from a lingering wrist injury.

The Wildcats sharpshooter logged just 12 minutes in his first game action since Kentucky’s matchup against South Carolina on February 8th. His wrist injury flared up, and he wound up missing the second half of Kentucky’s 83-82 win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

Despite the restrictions, Robinson made the most of his time on the floor, finishing with seven points on 3/7 shooting. He struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just one of his five 3-point attempts, but he also dished out an assist in his short stint of a game that was decided by one point.

While he couldn’t make a significant impact on the game, his presence was a welcome sight for a Kentucky team that has been dealing with key injuries down the stretch of the season.

After the game, head coach Mark Pope gave a brief update on Robinson, as well as Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr, who have battled their own injuries. Carr appeared to be bothered by his back, while Butler seemingly made it through the game unscathed but fouled out in just 20 minutes.

“Jax’s wrist didn’t respond great tonight, so we’ll see how that is going forward,” Pope said. “I think Andrew is doing OK. I think he’s okay. I think Lamont is OK. We’ll see. You know, for us moving forward, it’s always the morning after that we’re going to know a lot more.”

For Robinson, the game was more than just another contest — it was a homecoming. The Oklahoma native had the chance to play in front of family and friends, even if he wasn’t at full strength. His return to the court is a step in the right direction, and Kentucky will certainly hope he can regain his rhythm as the Wildcats prepare for the final stretch of the season.

Let’s hope the flare-up in his wrist wasn’t something that will linger in the coming weeks with March Madness inching closer and closer.