Kentucky’s Jemarl Baker expected to miss three months after knee surgery

Kentucky, which is already without injured forward Jarred Vanderbilt, will now be without freshman guard Jemarl Baker for the next three months after undergoing left knee surgery last week. The Wildcats said they are hopeful to have Baker back during conference play.

“I’m disappointed I won’t be able to join my brothers on the court to start the season but I’m looking forward to getting my knee back to 100 percent so I can help this team chase our goals,” Baker said. “I want to thank everyone for the well-wishes and I can’t wait to get back out there with the team.”

Baker arrived at Kentucky in the summer and participated in workouts. After experiencing soreness in his left knee during the preseason, Baker underwent further evaluation and was recently recommended to have surgery.