2026 NBA Mock Draft: Surprising First-Round Picks That Could Change the Future of Every Team
14. Charlotte Hornets: Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky, 6-9 Forward
A sleeper prospect, Quaintance also is one of the bigger mysteries of the draft class. He was a defensive monster as a freshman at Arizona State despite being only 17 when it began, but he played only four games as a sophomore at Kentucky because of knee issues. If he stays healthy, he’s the best defensive player in the class, according to our draft model. That the Hornets pair a young big with the core of LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller is a worthwhile gamble.
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