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Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, with projections placing him as the 17th overall pick to the Charlotte Hornets. The draft is set for late June 2026.
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The 2026 NBA draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft , Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance is expected to go in the first round after declaring on Tuesday. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the Forward's draft night will play out.
Our draft order is based on ESPN's projected records and factors in trades, including swaps and protections.
Kalbrosky's Analysis:
Jayden Quaintance recorded just one start during his sophomore campaign as he recovered from a torn ACL, meniscus and fractured knee. The big man is still one of the youngest players in this class, but he has shown flashes during his time at Arizona State and Kentucky. When healthy, he is arguably the most talented defender in this draft class and could help a team that desperately needs frontcourt help, like the Hornets. But health may cause some concern for evaluators.
See USA TODAY's full mock draft 10.0 here
(all stats as of April 8)
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Jayden Quaintance is projected to be the 17th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to select Jayden Quaintance with the 17th overall pick.
The 2026 NBA Draft is expected to take place in late June 2026.

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