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Draft Scouting Report

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Summary

This is Quaintance’s second year of college basketball, but is his first year being draft-eligible after being too young last year at Arizona State. He’s one of the best defensive big men in this year’s draft class, but has an offensive game that doesn’t translate quite as well. He’s also coming off a torn ACL at the end of last season.

About

Averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 1.1 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game as a freshman at Arizona State. Named Big 12 All-Defensive Team and All-Freshman Team.
Transferred to Kentucky after having surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee.
Finished as a top-ten recruit in the national class of 2024, after reclassifying up from 2025.

Strengths

Great physical tools with extreme length (7-5 wingspan), big hands, a strong body and athleticism.
Playmaking frontcourt defender who thrives as a shot-blocker (9th highest block rate in the country as a freshman), generates steals (particularly when guarding the post) and has switch-ability.
Double-double threat who pressures the rim offensively as an offensive rebounder, changing ends and as a lob threat.

Weaknesses

Limited offensive skill away from the basket, despite some occasional flashes and low percentage free-throw shooter (48%).
Unreliable decision-maker (turnovers exceeded assists as a freshman) with questionable offensive feel for the game.
Lacks ideal height for an NBA big man, despite the length to compensate.