One of the top-ranked centers in the class of 2024 narrowed down his college options to four programs on Monday, and the Florida Gators remain in the hunt.
The Orange and Blue will compete with Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio State for Word of God (North Carolina) big man Jayden Quaintance, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
“My dad is from Florida, his whole side of the family is down there,” Quaintance said.” It’s good to be able to talk to Florida schools.”
Todd Golden and his recruiting staff became serious contenders for Quaintance after a strong October push. The Gators visited him at his high school and then hosted him on an official in Gainesville before stopping by one more time.
Quaintance’s father played against Coach Golden in the Israeli Basketball League, but those ties might not be strong enough to beat out Big Blue. The good news is that Quaintance is no longer considering the G-League Elite route and should make it to a college campus.
Quaintance is a consensus five-star recruit, ranked highest by On3 at No. 4 overall and No. 1 among centers in the class of 2024. ESPN is the least bullish on him, but still puts him at No. 14 overall, so this is an elite talent.
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