Hornets Should Consider This 'Salivating' Pick, Despite Injury History
Summary
The Charlotte Hornets are preparing for the 2026 NBA draft. A CBS Sports report suggests the Hornets consider Jayden Quaintance, a talented but injury-prone basketball player, as a possible pick.Key Facts
- The 2026 NBA draft is expected to have many strong players.
- CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter made a mock draft after the NBA Combine.
- He suggests the Hornets pick Jayden Quaintance, a center from Kentucky.
- Quaintance is 6-foot-9 with a very long 7-foot-5 wingspan.
- He has a history of injuries but shows strong defensive skills.
- At 17, he was one of the best defensive big players in college basketball at Arizona State.
- Quaintance can block or challenge many shots effectively.
- Despite injury concerns, he could strengthen the Hornets’ frontcourt alongside players Ryan Kalkbrenner and Moussa Diabate.
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