Where is Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance in 2026 NBA Draft projections?
Jayden Quaintance, a Kentucky basketball player, is projected to be a late lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, with some mock drafts having him going to the Charlotte Hornets at 17th overall or the Memphis Grizzlies at 16th overall. Quaintance's draft stock has fallen due to his limited playing time and production after suffering an ACL injury during his freshman season at Arizona State.
Jayden Quaintance spent one season with Kentucky basketball before declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft. Initially projected as a top-five prospect, Quaintance's draft stock has fallen after appearing in only four games, averaging five points and five rebounds. His on-court time was affected by an ACL injury that ended his freshman season at Arizona State. Recent mock drafts project Quaintance as a late lottery pick. USA TODAY Sports' Bryan Kalbrosky has Quaintance going to the Charlotte Hornets with the 17th overall pick, while Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman projects him to the Memphis Grizzlies at No. 16. Quaintance's health and development are concerns for NBA evaluators, but when healthy, he is considered a talented defender.
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