SO SAD: Kentucky Cowboys star guard Kerr Kriisa has been suspended and banned from Basketball activities by NCAA officials as he was tested and found positive of..

Kentucky Cowboys star guard Kerr Kriisa has been suspended and banned from Basketball activities by NCAA officials as he was tested and found positive of..

The Kentucky Cowboys have suffered a major blow to their season as standout guard Kerr Kriisa has been suspended indefinitely and banned from all basketball-related activities by NCAA officials. The decision comes after Kriisa reportedly tested positive for a banned substance during a routine drug screening.

Details surrounding the specific substance have not been officially disclosed, but NCAA representatives confirmed the test result violated their anti-doping policy. This suspension is effective immediately, and Kriisa will not be permitted to practice, travel, or compete with the team while an ongoing investigation continues.

“This is a difficult and disappointing moment for our program,” said Cowboys head coach Mark Ellison in a brief statement. “We are fully cooperating with the NCAA and supporting Kerr as he navigates this situation. Our focus remains on our team and finishing the season strong.”

Kriisa, known for his fiery playmaking and leadership on the court, has been a crucial part of the Cowboys’ backcourt this season, averaging 14.2 points and 6.1 assists per game. His absence leaves a significant gap in the team’s lineup as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.

Sources close to the team say Kriisa is “shocked” by the result and intends to appeal the suspension, maintaining that any ingestion of a banned substance was unintentional. Further testing and an official NCAA hearing are expected in the coming weeks.

As of now, the Cowboys have not announced who will step into the starting role in Kriisa’s absence, but sophomore guard Tyler Manning is expected to see increased minutes.

More updates will follow as the story develops.