Kentucky basketball secured a commitment in the transfer portal from a familiar face in Arizona State big man Jayden Quaintance, who was committed to Kentucky under John Calipari before his departure.

Quaintance had an impressive Freshman season for the Sun Devils, averaging 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks a game. Since NBA rules require players to turn 19 during the calendar year they are drafted, Quaintance isn’t eligible to turn pro until 2026. Among many Mock Drafts, he is ranked in the top 5-10 in the 2026 class.

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A former Kentucky recruit has decided to play for the Wildcats next season. Jayden Quaintance, who committed to the Wildcats with the Class of 2024, entered the transfer portal after former Wildcats coach John Calipari bolted for Arkansas last spring.

Jayden Quaintance is back where he was always meant to be. This time one year ago, the 6-foot-10 forward had no idea he was about to ask Kentucky to release him from his National Letter of Intent. John Calipari,

In a full circle moment, the Kentucky Wildcats are meeting with a former five-star recruit who was previously committed to the Cats.

Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance will land at Kentucky next season, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reported on Tuesday. Quaintance originally committed to Kentucky ahead of the 2024–25 season, but backed out after coach John Calipari headed to Arkansas.

Jayden Quaintance originally committed to Kentucky in November 2023, becoming the fourth member of John Calipari’s 2024 recruiting class. One year and almost five months later, he committed to the Cats again,

Former Arizona State freshman forward Jayden Quaintance — a five-star prospect in the 2024 high school recruiting class — has committed to UK and head coach Mark Pope from the portal. The 6-foot-10 Quaintance spent his freshman season with the Sun ...