As of March 20, 2025, there is no official announcement regarding Kerr Kriisa signing a two-year contract to return to the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team. Recent discussions have centered around his potential return and eligibility for the upcoming seasons.
Kriisa, a 6-foot-3 guard from Tartu, Estonia, transferred to Kentucky ahead of the 2024-25 season after stints at Arizona and West Virginia. At West Virginia, he averaged 11.0 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game. His college career statistics include averages of 9.7 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.3 rebounds over 99 games, with 93 starts. citeturn0search1
During his time at Arizona, Kriisa led the Pac-12 in assists for two consecutive seasons and ranked 10th in program history with 177 made three-pointers. He was also one of five players in Pac-12 history to record multiple triple-doubles in a career. citeturn0search1
In the 2024-25 season with Kentucky, Kriisa played nine games before sustaining a foot injury on December 7, 2024, during a game against Gonzaga. The injury required surgery, and he was sidelined indefinitely. citeturn0search0 Before the injury, he averaged 4.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game. citeturn0news12
Head coach Mark Pope has indicated that Kriisa is making progress in his recovery, participating in warm-up drills, and may begin light full-court jogging soon. The possibility of Kriisa applying for a medical redshirt has been discussed, which would grant him an additional year of eligibility. citeturn0news12turn0news16
As of now, Kriisa’s plans for the 2025-26 season remain undecided. Discussions about his future are ongoing, and any official updates will likely be announced by the University of Kentucky’s athletics department.
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