Arizona State star Jayden Quaintance, a potential top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee on March 19 and will "explore" entering the transfer portal. "He's already ahead of schedule, the doctor says, and should be cleared for contact in September," Jayden's father, Haminn Quaintance, told ESPN.

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’s Jayden Quaintance, a projected top-10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is considering entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. ESPN was first to report the news.