Lowe's Sideline Wisdom Boosts Kentucky

0:00On March 12, Jelanne Lowe, Kentucky's 6-foot 3-point guard, has been sidelined by a shoulder injury since early January. After dealing with pain through preseason and the start of the season, he underwent surgery on January 28. Now, about six weeks later, he's back in the mix, offering advice to his teammates from the bench during the SEC tournament. Lowe appeared in just nine games this season after transferring from Pitt, where he played 64 games over two years. His first real action came after Kentucky's second round win over Missouri on Thursday when he joined the post-game locker room talk. Teammates appreciate his point guard perspective as he spots details and keeps energy high. Lowe calls himself the support guy, giving tips down the stretch and staying engaged, even if watching without control feels more stressful than, playing. He's already lifting weights and eyes a full speed return around June or July this summer. When asked about his future, Lowe confirmed plans to stick with Kentucky once the offseason

1:00ramps up. His guidance helped secure the first two tournament wins in Nashville. As the Wildcats gear up for top-seated Florida on Friday, Lowe's sidelined smarts could push them further.