Lance Ware - College Basketball News & Rumors

Dealing with pulled muscle Updating a previous report, Ware's recent absence has been due to a muscle pull, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact The issue keeping Ware out of practice was unreported initially, but more clarification has since emerged. It remains unclear how this will effect the 6-9 junior's availability for Saturday's Blue-White scrimmage or Kentucky's multiple exhibition contests after that.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a few days Coach John Calipari said that Ware will miss a few days with an undisclosed injury, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact It's unclear what type of injury that Ware suffered, but it doesn't sound like it's anything that will put his status in jeopardy for the opener on Nov. 7 against Howard.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 26, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Returns to court Wednesday Ware (undisclosed) closed with five points (5-6 FT) and three rebounds in seven minutes during Wednesday's 83-56 victory over Missouri.

Impact Ware missed the team's last game against Western Kentucky with an undisclosed issue, but the forward was back in action for Wednesday's win. His five points actually accounted for a season high, as he broke his previous mark of four set back Nov. 26.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses while not feeling healthy Ware was not feeling ready to take the floor late in Wednesday's game against Western Kentucky, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ware doesn't typically play more than a handful of minutes off the bench, but he wasn't feeling loose and ready to go in the contest late Wednesday. He'll have a full week to get right ahead of the team's next game Dec. 29 versus Missouri.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back after three-game absence Ware (ankle) registered four points (2-3 FG) and one rebound across seven minutes during Friday's 86-52 victory over North Florida.

Impact Ware missed three games due to injury, but was back to his regular reserve center role in this contest. Oscar Tshiebwe has the five locked down for Kentucky while Daimion Collins has even seen his minutes grow of late, so it may be a struggle for Ware to see consistent playing time, even when healthy.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On court for warmups Ware (ankle) was on the court for pre-game warmups ahead of Friday's game against North Florida, Jon Hale of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.

Impact Ware has missed three straight games with an ankle injury. He played a total of 10 minutes across the first two games of the season, so he's probably in line for a small role if he's ready to return Friday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Monday Ware (ankle) will not suit up Monday against Albany.

Impact Ware will join Davion Mintz (illness) and Jacob Toppin (shoulder) as Wildcats to miss Monday's game. Ware has been struggling through this ankle injury through the early part of the season. it's not thought to be serious, so he could play Friday against North Florida.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In line to sit out again Ware (undisclosed) appears in line to sit out again Friday versus Ohio, Derek Terry of 247Sports reports.

Impact Ware's injury isn't believed o be a major one, but the sophomore likely won't be rushed back into action with few big tests in the immediate future for the Wildcats. When healthy, Ware should resume a role providing depth off the bench.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Friday Head coach John Calipari said after Tuesday's win that he's unsure if Ware (undisclosed) will play Friday against Ohio, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger reports.

Impact Ware was limited to just 10 minutes over the team's first two games due to an undisclosed injury he's been managing. The 6-9 sophomore began Tuesday warming up and then eventually stopped early and did not end up playing. It seems his status is certainly in question for Friday's contest, as more information will likely surface in the next few days.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stops warming up, likely out Ware (undisclosed) is no longer warming up and appears to be out Tuesday versus Mount St. Mary's, Jon Hale of the Courier Journal reports.

Impact Ware was initially taking part in warmups but has ceased doing so and now appears set to miss the contest. He was limited to one minute of action in the last contest because of the injury and will now wait until Friday against Ohio to add to his season totals.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up pregame Ware (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Mount St. Mary's, Jon Hale of the Courier Journal reports.

Impact Ware only played one minute in last week against Robert Morris due to injury. Whatever it was, it doesn't appear to be serious and Ware will be an option off the bench for coach Cal.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Ware isn't starting Saturday's game against LSU, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.

Impact Ware had started three of the last four games that he appeared in, but he'll come off the bench for Saturday's matchup. Keion Brooks will take his place in the starting five against the Tigers.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play against Tide Ware did not see the court in Tuesday's 85-65 loss to Alabama.

Impact This was a bit of a surprise after the 6-foot-9 freshman started the last two games for Kentucky, but it was Keion Brooks and Olivier Sarr that held down the starting forward spots for Big Blue on Tuesday. Ware looked as if he was about to check in the game at one point, but coach John Calipari appeared to have changed his mind. In the post-fight presser, Calipari admitted regretting not putting Ware in the game (per Jeff Drummond of Rivals), so it appears he was at least available. Ware is a four-star freshman and top-50 recruit by some accounts, but his minutes have been largely inconsistent, making him a risky fantasy option.

JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight start Ware didn't score but grabbed one rebound in Saturday's win over Florida.

Impact The freshman started for a second straight game but failed to make any impact in just six minutes of action. Ware is currently averaging 1.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 10 games played this year.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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