Jayden Quaintance - College Basketball News & Rumors

Ahead of schedule Quaintance (knee) is ahead of schedule for his recovery, according to Jeff Drummond of On3.

Impact Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope announced that Quaintance is starting to get back on the court for minimal contact in five-on-five drills. He looks good going into an upcoming strength and shows little to no asymmetry between both his knees. Quaintance is questionable going into Friday's game against Valparaiso, though a lot of steps in his recovery suggest he may sit out then just like he did Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday night Quaintance (knee) won't be available for Kentucky's clash with Nicholls State on Tuesday night, per Jeff Goodman of On3.com.

Impact Quaintance was considered a question mark all throughout the preseason as he sat out exhibitions and was without a timetable to return from his knee ailment. The center is fully expected to suit up and be available for the Wildcats sooner rather than later, but that won't be the case in the opener against Nicholls State. Quaintance averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds last season for Arizona State.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Thursday's exhibition Quaintance (knee) is out for Thursday's exhibition versus Georgetown, Andrew Stefaniak of SI.com reports.

Impact Quaintance will miss another exhibition game, an unsurprising development after he tore his ACL in February. Head coach Mark Pope said that he thinks Quaintance will play at some point this season, but given the nature of his injury it will likely take some time.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits first exhibition Quaintance (knee) did not take the court in a 78-65 exhibition victory over Purdue on Oct. 24.

Impact The absence here comes as little surprise, as Quaintance has been working his way back from ACL surgery in March. While coach Mark Pope has indicated that the center will play this season, news on a potential timetable for return has been sparse. Kentucky has one more exhibition matchup against Georgetown scheduled for Oct. 30 before opening up the season against Nicholls on Nov. 4. In the meantime, Kentucky started Brandon Garrison and Mouhamed Dioubate in the frontcourt for exhibition play -- a pattern that could continue into the regular season if it holds Thursday night.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ESPN ranks 3 Kentucky stars among the top 100 college basketball players ESPN ranks Otega Oweh, Jayden Quaintance, and Jaland Lowe among the nation’s top players.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Likely to Play This Season Kentucky coach Mark Pope indicated that Quaintance (knee) is likely to play this season, according to Myron Medcalf of ESPN. Pope said, "I'm not exactly sure how long of a wait it...

Impact Quaintance tore his ACL in February and had knee surgery in March. The 6-10 forward averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.6 blocks for Arizona State last season as a freshman. While his coach said he would be back, there is no timeline for his return. If fantasy leagues have an injury slot, he could be a worthy late round draft and stash.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope gives encouraging injury update on Jayden Quaintance “He is breaking every record known to humankind in terms of his rehab.”

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Making significant progress Quaintance (knee) is making significant progress, according to Jeff Drummond of On3.

Impact While the Quaintance injury status remains not 100 percent identified, his recent testing has provided optimism that he can be ready to go. Kentucky's team will be cautious, unsurprising considering there is still a month before regular-season action returns, but him doing great suggests that there may be a possibility he may be available for UK's upcoming exhibition.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not cleared Quaintance (knee) is still not cleared for non-contact work, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact In some offseason cases, injured players recover quicker than expected. That has not been the case for Quaintance, and it looks like he is far from recovering if non-contact work still remains a task for him. There is still a chance Quaintance logs full-contact work in September, and the beginning of next season still remains a plausible return date for him.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 11, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Hopeful for season opener Quaintance (knee) is continuing his recovery and is hopeful to return for the beginning of next season, per TheFieldof68.com.

Impact Quaintance tore his ACL late last season and has been working through his recovery ever since. The 6-foot-9 freshman indicated that his recovery is going well and he is hopeful to get back into full contact activities by September. Quaintance was an impact player for the Wildcats this past season, averaging 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game prior to his injury.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jayden Quaintance Committed to Kentucky - Again Jayden Quaintance will officially play his first game for Kentucky this upcoming year after asking out of his National Letter of Intent from...

APRIL 9, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kentucky lands re-commitment from ASU's Jayden Quaintance Jayden Quaintance will be suiting up for Kentucky after all.The former Arizona State star committed to coach Mark Pope’s Wildcats on Tuesday...

APRIL 8, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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APRIL 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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APRIL 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jayden Quaintance commits to Kentucky basketball: What to know about transfer portal addition Jayden Quaintance committed to Kentucky but received his release when John Calipari left. He's committed to Mark Pope from the transfer port...

APRIL 8, 2025 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Commits to Kentucky Quaintance (knee) has committed to Kentucky, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact During the NCAA's 2024 offseason, Quaintance committed to Kentucky before John Calipari left for Arkansas. Now, Quaintance is re-committed to Arkansas and is focusing on getting cleared for contact.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest transfer portal intel: UNC lining up dominoes, updates on Xaivian Lee, Tae Davis, Jayden Quaintance Now deep into the second week of the transfer portal, here is the latest portal intel with some more big names hitting the market and school...

APRIL 4, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Arkansas Could Make Potential Move for Jayden Quaintance A player who was once a Calipari commit has a chance to become a full-fledged Calipari player this season.

APRIL 2, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will enter portal Quaintance (knee) will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Givony's latest article primarily talks about the knee surgery Quaintance underwent to repair his torn ACL. By the time September arrives, he should be cleared for contact. In the Givony article is arguably bigger news, that Quaintance will open himself up to putting better people around him. He has three years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Nebraska Quaintance (knee) won't play Monday against Nebraska, according to Scarlet Shootaround Podcast.

Impact Quaintance is averaging 9 4 points and 7.9 boards per contest, so his absence will be greatly felt. The big man hasn't played since Feb. 23 after starting in each of his previous 24 appearances as a freshman.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley expected to return for 11th season, AP source says

Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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