Will Kentucky Face Georgia Without Co-SEC Player of the Week Koby Brea?
The Kentucky Wildcats are heading to Athens for a crucial SEC matchup, but questions loom about their backcourt depth. Already missing Kerr Kriisa indefinitely, the Wildcats might also be without sharpshooter Koby Brea when they face the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday.
According to the SEC availability report, Brea is listed as questionable, while Georgia’s star guard De’Shayne Montgomery is probable to suit up. Montgomery has been a force this season, averaging 13.5 points on 56.8% shooting, along with 2.5 steals and 2.5 rebounds per game.
The nature of Brea’s injury or illness remains unclear, but his potential absence would be a significant setback for Kentucky. Fresh off a thrilling 106-100 win over Florida, Brea played a pivotal role, scoring a career-high 23 points and draining a personal-best seven 3-pointers—the second most against a top-10 opponent in Kentucky history. His performance earned him Co-SEC Player of the Week honors, cementing his importance to the team.
Brea has been a consistent offensive spark off the bench, and his ability to stretch the floor has been a key asset for Kentucky. While the Wildcats managed a road victory against Gonzaga earlier this season with Brea limited to just five points on 2-of-9 shooting, his presence on the court creates crucial spacing for the team.
As Kentucky prepares for its first SEC road test of the season, the hope is that No. 4 can recover in time to contribute. If Brea can’t play, the Wildcats will face an even tougher challenge against a surging Georgia team.
