Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returned to the Kentucky Wildcats Tuesday after going home to New Jersey over the holiday break to visit his hospitalized mother.
Cindy Richardson was released after being admitted last week for an undisclosed illness.
The former Elizabeth (N.J.) St. Patrick star played in Kentucky’s 87-63 win last Wednesday against Loyola (Md.) after he learned his mother had been hospitalized. He finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
The No. 3 Wildcats (11-1) play Lamar on Wednesday in their last game before hosting No. 4 Louisville on Saturday.
(The AP contributed)
