ESPN’s latest NBA Draft projections have two Kentucky players being drafted and another going undrafted.
The latest ESPN mock draft has Jayden Quaintance going No. 15 to the Chicago Bulls and Malachi Moreno going No. 43 to the Brooklyn Nets.
Unfortunately, Otega Oweh is projected to go undrafted.
Here is an excerpt about Quaintance:
15. Chicago Bulls (via Portland) Jayden Quaintance, C, Kentucky, Sophomore
2025-26 stats: 5.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.5 assists in four games
Quaintance remains one of the biggest wild-card prospects going into the predraft process. Now a year removed from ACL surgery, he played just four games this season, with knee issues flaring up after he attempted to return. His physicality and defensive upside carry long-term intrigue considering he has yet to turn 19. How his medicals check out and how much he’s able to participate in on-court workouts will determine where he falls in what currently feels like a very wide draft range.
The Bulls are one of four teams (Memphis, Oklahoma City, Charlotte) holding multiple picks inside the top 20, creating potentially interesting trade dynamics for those teams, and opportunities for others to move in. Chicago has a need for a long-term center, which they could potentially address with this second selection. Quaintance’s rim-running ability and shot blocking would instantly make their frontcourt more athletic.
