Jayden Quaintance expected to be selected in NBA Draft Round 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
NBA Draft night begins with anticipation for Jayden Quaintance, who may be chosen in the first round, though recent mock drafts suggest he could slide to picks 27-30. Coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats are looking to add players to their roster to rebound this offseason. Meanwhile, Ortega Oweh's rise in predictions places him as a potential second-round pick. The draft will be characterized by one-and-done players, including AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson vying for top spots.
- •Jayden Quaintance anticipated to be picked in Round 1 of the NBA Draft.
- •Mock drafts project Quaintance in the 27-30 range.
- •Ortega Oweh is trending toward a potential second-round selection.
- •The draft features several notable one-and-done players from college basketball.
- •Mark Pope's coaching tenure focuses on rebuilding the Kentucky roster.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcat News: NBA Draft Day 1
"NBA Draft night is here, and Jayden Quaintance is likely to hear his name called in Round 1.
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