11 minutes ago, All State Baseball said:

UK has also landed Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State. He was recruited by UK coming out of High School but when Cal left for Arkansas, he committed to Arizona State. 

That's how I remember the name!

I watched maybe four minutes of ASU this season, so I can't give an eval, but looking at the stats, he seemed productive for a freshman (9.4 pts, 7.9 rebs) and was horrific from the FT line.

19 minutes ago, All State Baseball said:

UK has also landed Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State. He was recruited by UK coming out of High School but when Cal left for Arkansas, he committed to Arizona State. 

As long as he's 100% recovered from his ACL surgery, Quaintance should also help with athleticism and strength in the front court next season. 

41 minutes ago, All State Baseball said:

UK has also landed Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State. He was recruited by UK coming out of High School but when Cal left for Arkansas, he committed to Arizona State. 

This can be a good get for the Cats. I think he JUST had surgery, so I'm assuming they aren't expecting him back until after the first of the year?

Quaintance is to be ready for contact in Sept 2025 and should be ready for the start of the season.  Great pickup! 

1 hour ago, jvdfc said:

Quaintance is to be ready for contact in Sept 2025 and should be ready for the start of the season.  Great pickup! 

Five months for an ACL is incredible. Crazy how good medicine/rehab has gotten. 

39 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

Five months for an ACL is incredible. Crazy how good medicine/rehab has gotten. 

It really is. Granted, a lot can happen in a 5-6 month span, but an ACL tear used to be at least a one-year injury, and it never seemed like players were the same for a couple years post surgery.

JQ was the youngest player in college basketball last year. Still only 17.

Dontaie Allen back in the portal. 

8 hours ago, All State Baseball said:

UK has also landed Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State. He was recruited by UK coming out of High School but when Cal left for Arkansas, he committed to Arizona State. 

Now THAT is the player I was hoping UK would land. Huge pick up for UK.

Also, he will not be eligible for the NBA draft after next season. Too young. He doesn't turn 18 till July, even with a year of college under his belt. Reclassified to start early in college.

From KSR earlier today. 
 

6 hours ago, bugatti said:

It really is. Granted, a lot can happen in a 5-6 month span, but an ACL tear used to be at least a one-year injury, and it never seemed like players were the same for a couple years post surgery.

JQ was the youngest player in college basketball last year. Still only 17.

That's what is wild. How young he is and strong he is at that age. The kids gonna be an absolute specimen in 3-4 years if he can stay healthy.  

On 4/7/2025 at 12:04 PM, MaddenCurse44 said:

UK needs to offer SK grad 7'3 Gabe Dynes a great shot blocker!

I was somewhat surprised when I read an article this morning actually suggesting that the Louisville Cardinals go after Dynes to help add depth to their front court. The article said that Dynes has showed interest in Notre Dame, Northwestern, USC, UCF, and Vanderbilt. I had no idea he was getting that much attention but it makes sense. 

45 minutes ago, sportsfan41 said:

I was somewhat surprised when I read an article this morning actually suggesting that the Louisville Cardinals go after Dynes to help add depth to their front court. The article said that Dynes has showed interest in Notre Dame, Northwestern, USC, UCF, and Vanderbilt. I had no idea he was getting that much attention but it makes sense. 

I'm actually surprised he's not getting more attention.  He does have the 1 thing you can't teach or coach.

 

2 hours ago, sportsfan41 said:

I was somewhat surprised when I read an article this morning actually suggesting that the Louisville Cardinals go after Dynes to help add depth to their front court.

Louisville's front court is solid for next year. It can't hurt having a 7'3" guy for defensive purposes, but he wouldn't play much next year, and I'd question him being a fit in the system at all. 

On 4/8/2025 at 10:11 AM, All State Baseball said:

UK has also landed Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State. He was recruited by UK coming out of High School but when Cal left for Arkansas, he committed to Arizona State. 

If JQ can fully come back from his ACL tear and be 100% to start this year. Then this is a huge pick up, as they continue to get more athletic. 

3 hours ago, futurecoach said:

If JQ can fully come back from his ACL tear and be 100% to start this year. Then this is a huge pick up, as they continue to get more athletic. 

Agreed. Just a matter of how quickly he can get back to 100%.