Quaintance still out next game

[WeWant9]

I do believe he is probably having some issues coming back, especially a guy his size and how he plays. I also wouldn’t be surprised if he has people in his ear saying do this or that.

[Cawood86]

I think they have enough talent but they don't the right talent. Pope constructed this roster pretty poorly in an effort to address glaring weaknesses from last season. We don't have the kind of center his system requires and we don't have a reliable three point shooter (though Chandler has hit a bunch lately) to run the action that he wants to run.

No true PG. JQ out. Two of the best players, not playing. Oweh is a dude, but he's the only one left imo.

Not enough talent left playing.

[TrueblueCATfan]

I'd be happy to have a healthy Quaintance on the team next year.

me too...I really hope he comes back

[***St.Patterson-54***]

MENTALLY SOFT.
quit on his team

[TrueblueCATfan]

JQ is getting 2 million for 66 minutes

[***St.Patterson-54***]

Very disappointing to let your team get punked out there while you watch.

[Catsrock]

Had surgery for ACL March 19, 2025. Well established norms are 9-12 months for athletes to fully recover. Not just all people but athletes. Returning to action sooner greatly increases chances of reinjury. Why anyone believed he was Superman and would be ready for game one like his camp claimed he would be is a head scratcher. Why he was dunking in flip flops after very few months is a head scratcher. But not believing he had swelling in the knee because he was jumping around on it so soon after surgery is also a bit of a head scratcher. Should have either never paid him to show up, OR should have allowed more recovery time and maybe he’d be doing awesome by now.

Also his dad saying he was used wrong may be the dumbest part of the whole deal.

If his “shut down” period has been followed and he follows PT recommendations (once allowed) then someone should have a really good player next season. Probably in the NBA unless scouts really want him to prove he’s lottery material again. Then it would be the highest bidding college team once again.

My opinion is simply that to say he quit on his team and doesn’t want to play is not backed up by any info that’s been released—or that typical data would support.

Matt Colvin used to be our resident expert on injuries. I am not a replacement. I just have a computer in my pocket.

[Matt Dillon]

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

[Pete Hogwallop]

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

This is what makes me think that he hasn't just shut it down. The timing of when he injured it, had surgery, came back and played a few games with mixed results is all wrong. So is the messaging about him having swelling. All of that is making his draft stock fall. He wouldn't just be doing that intentionally.

[Cawood86]

This is what makes me think that he hasn't just shut it down. The timing of when he injured it, had surgery, came back and played a few games with mixed results is all wrong. So is the messaging about him having swelling. All of that is making his draft stock fall. He wouldn't just be doing that intentionally.

You think he returns next year? I'm hopeful he does.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

Jayden Quaintance has fallen to a fringe lottery pick in mock draft

That is exactly why he needs to get healthy in the off season and return to UK

[Pete Hogwallop]

You think he returns next year? I'm hopeful he does.

I'm hopeful he does, but assume the chance is very slim.