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Jayden Quaintance Aims for NBA Comeback After Injury

7/9/2025

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Seventeen-year-old Jayden Quaintance is on the mend after an ACL tear in February, determined to bounce back stronger. After a standout season at Arizona State, where he averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, he’s now honing his skills in Kentucky. With his sights set on a full recovery by September, he’s eyeing a bright future as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Seventeen-year-old Jayden Quaintance is on the mend after an ACL tear in February, determined to bounce back stronger. After a standout season at Arizona State, where he averaged 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, he’s now honing his skills in Kentucky. With his sights set on a full recovery by September, he’s eyeing a bright future as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.