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Kentucky basketball, led by debutant Jayden Quaintance and SEC Co-Player of the Week Otega Oweh, overcame a halftime deficit to beat St. John's 78-66, marking their first top-25 win of the season and showcasing strong defense and resilience. The team is set to face Bellarmine next at Rupp Arena.
Jayden Quaintance, a highly talented Kentucky player, is projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft despite recovering from an ACL injury, with multiple mock drafts ranking him as a top 14 prospect. Other Wildcats like Kam Williams and Jasper Johnson are also mentioned as potential first-round picks, highlighting Kentucky's strong presence in future NBA projections.
Five-star forward Jayden Quaintance, the highest-ranked member of Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class, has requested a release from his letter of intent following coach John Calipari's departure to Arkansas. This comes after another recruit, Karter Knox, also reopened his recruitment. Quaintance, ranked No. 14 in the ESPN 100, reclassified to 2024 to play in college a year earlier but may have to spend two years in college before entering the NBA draft due to his age. With Quaintance and Knox out, Kentucky's once highly-ranked recruiting class is now down to four ESPN 100 prospects.
Five-Star Plus+ center Jayden Quaintance has requested his release from his National Letter of Intent with Kentucky following the departure of head coach John Calipari, who resigned to join Arkansas. Quaintance, the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle, had chosen Kentucky over Missouri and held offers from other prominent programs. His physical presence and skills make him a highly sought-after recruit. Kentucky's 2024 class has seen some changes, with Quaintance's request adding to the shifts in the team's recruiting landscape.
Five-star center Jayden Quaintance has committed to the University of Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over the Missouri Tigers. Quaintance, ranked as the No. 4 overall player and No. 1 center, is a highly sought-after recruit. At just 16 years old, he will spend at least two years at the post-high school level before potentially entering the NBA. Quaintance's commitment adds to Kentucky's strong recruiting class, positioning them as one of the top teams in college basketball.