Jayden Quaintance - College Basketball News & Rumors

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13 HOURS AGO • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Out indefinitely Quaintance is out indefinitely with swelling in his knee, Tyler Thompson of On3.com reports.

Impact Quaintance has missed the last five games for the Wildcats, and he'll now be sidelined for even longer as he works back from knee issues. The sophomore big man's return timeline remains unknown, but he should be inactive at least until February. He's appeared in just four games this season, averaging five points and five rebounds on 17 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky vs. Ole Miss Injury Report: 3 Wildcats ruled out Jayden Quaintance remains sidelined for Kentucky.

JANUARY 24 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Jayden Quaintance not expected to play vs. Ole Miss, per report The Kentucky Wildcats are getting set to face the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, looking to extend their winning streak to five games. But, in...

JANUARY 23 • SI.COM

Unavailable vs. Mississippi Quaintance (knee) is out for Saturday's game against Mississippi, Zach Geoghegan of On3.com reports.

Impact Even though On3 recently reported that Quaintance being available may be soon, he requires at least a few more days to recover. As part of Kentucky, the sophomore logged four games. Quaintance not playing Saturday indicates that for UK, Saturday will include his 16th DNP. After sitting out 80 percent of the 2025-26 Wildcats' games, his netxt opportunity is Tuesday at Vanderbilt.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Texas, may return soon Quaintance (knee) is out Wednesday against Texas but head coach Mark Pope is "super optimistic" that he'll be able to return soon, per KSR.

Impact Quaintance has missed the last three games and only appeared in four contests this season for the Wildcats. He'll make it four straight absences when Kentucky hosts Texas on Wednesday night, but the forward appears to be trending in the right direction given Pope's comments. The sophomore's next chance to return will come on Saturday against Ole Miss.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Goodman thinks Jayden Quaintance may not play again for Kentucky Basketball Quaintance remains sidelined following a setback in his surgically-repaired knee.

JANUARY 18 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky vs. Tennessee Injury Report: Jayden Quaintance out once again Another game without Quaintance.

JANUARY 17 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Out Saturday Quaintance (knee) is unavailable Saturday at Tennessee.

Impact Quaintance was reported to be progressing through his knee injury earlier in the week, but the sophomore forward will remain out Saturday in Knoxville. It'll be his third straight missed game and he'll look to return against Texas on Jan. 21.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 14 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Progressing through knee injury Quaintance (knee) is progressing through his injury and reportedly feeling better, per KSR.

Impact Quaintance missed the Wildcats' win over Mississippi State, his 12th total absence this season. The forward has played in just four games in 2025-26, but he's reportedly progressing through his knee ailment and should be trending towards making a recovery sooner rather than later. Still, we have no time-table for the sophomore forward's return.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Quaintance is experiencing knee swelling and will be held out until he's 100 percent ready to return, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact The swelling has been "on and off since making his debut," according to Pilgrim, so Kentucky is taking the safe approach here. This means the big man is going to miss at least a few games and there's no concrete date for his return to action.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Mississippi State Quaintance (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact Quaintance is coming off his first of the season, but he won't be able to build off that since he won't play Saturday. It's unclear if he's dealing with a new injury or if Kentucky's medical staff is just being cautious with the star forward, but either way, the sophomore won't be an option Saturday. He'll aim to return against LSU on Wednesday, Jan. 14.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

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DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Jayden Quaintance makes a big impact in his Kentucky debut, helping Wildcats beat No. 22 St. John's

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Debuts with 10 points, eight boards Quaintance ended Saturday's 78-66 win over St. John's with 10 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes.

Impact Quaintance played in two short stints in the first half and showed energy. He played the majority of the second half as the Wildcats more than doubled their point total from the first half. His offense looked rusty, but he was active on the offensive boards (five) and on the defensive end. The Arizona State transfer looks like he will be a spark for the Wildcats after missing 10 games.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will make season debut Saturday Quaintance (knee) will make his season debut Saturday against St. John's, according to Jason Marcum of SB Nation.

Impact The wait has finally ended and Quaintance will make his season debut roughly six weeks into the college hoops season. He's expected to have a big role right out of the gate with the Wildcats.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Potential return Saturday Head coach Mark Pope indicated that Quaintance (knee) could make his season debut for Kentucky during Saturday's matchup against St. John's, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Quaintance has yet to make an appearance with the Wildcats due to recovery from an ACL tear in the offseason, but he appears to be nearing a return to action. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game as a freshman with Arizona State last season and was expected to be a contributor for the Wildcats heading into this year. While Pope is hopeful for his return on Saturday, nothing appears to be set in stone just yet, leaving him as a game-time decision.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back soon Quaintance (knee) is nearing a return for the Wildcats, Tyler Thompson of On3.com reports.

Impact Quaintance continues to work his way back from an offseason ACL tear, but he appears to be nearing a return. When asked about the sophomore's timetable, head coach Mark Pope said, "We're down to days and hours - maybe a week or so, in there - not weeks and months". Pope went on to hint for a return against Bellarmine on Dec. 23, and that St. John's is not out of the question as well. Quaintance is expected to play a significant role for Kentucky when he is able to make his debut.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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