Quaintance entered the transfer portal on Wednesday. He projects as a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

Jayden Quaintance, a top prospect in the 2026 NBA draft class, could be leaving Arizona State after one season after undergoing knee surgery. Haminn Quaintance, Jayden's father, told ESPN's Jonathan Givony his son will explore the transfer portal as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Arizona State freshman and former five-star recruit Jayden Quaintance has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. He enters after just one season with the Sun Devils. Quaintance signed with ASU as a member of the Class of 2024,