The Arkansas Razorbacks made the biggest splash of the college basketball offseason when they hired longtime Kentucky coach John Calipari to replace Eric Musselman. Calipari has been one of the top recruiters in the sport for years, and his ability to build an Arkansas basketball roster is immediately being tested. Every player from last year's team left the program, leaving a blank slate for Calipari and his staff. He has made quick work, bringing members of his star-studded 2024 Kentucky class to become new Arkansas basketball recruits.
There are still spots on the Arkansas basketball team to fill before the season begins in less than seven months, and star players remain in the college basketball transfer portal. What is the latest Arkansas basketball roster news? If you love the Razorbacks, or just want the latest roster updates and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at HawgSports, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Arkansas.
The team of insiders at HawgSports.com are providing up-to-the-minute scoop on the latest intel surrounding the Arkansas basketball coaching transition and roster changes. Launched in 2002, HawgSports has established itself as the top source for insider Arkansas basketball coverage. Trey Biddy, Danny West and Connor Goodson have a combined 30 years of experience covering the Razorbacks professionally. And right now, HawgSports is offering 30% off the first year of an annual subscription*, so now is the time to sign up.
The team at HawgSports has full coverage of who is coming and who is going on the Arkansas basketball roster. Head to HawgSports now to see all the insider info.
Arkansas basketball roster departures
Trevon Brazile, a 6-foot-9 forward, was a preseason All-SEC selection last season but had a disappointing redshirt sophomore season and averaged 8.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per game after returning from an ACL injury in December 2022 that ended his true sophomore year. But Brazile decided to sign an agent and declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, so Arkansas fans won't have the opportunity to see a bounceback junior year from him. Brazile announced his decision to enter the draft around the same time Calipari was signing with Arkansas as he still wanted to go pro.
The entire Arkansas roster from last season either entered the transfer portal or declared for the NBA Draft. That's not entirely a surprise as a coach like Calipari will target the type of player he wants from high schools and the transfer portal. He already flipped multiple of his freshman signees from Kentucky to Arkansas as there will be no shortage of potential NBA talent on the floor in Arkansas despite Brazile's decision to enter the 2024 NBA Draft. Join HawgSports to see the latest on all of Arkansas' roster changes.
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Arkansas snagged two of the best players from the transfer portal when FAU guard Johnell Davis and Tennessee big man Jonas Aidoo committed to play for the Razorbacks. Davis is still going through the NBA draft process after sharing AAC Player of the Year honors last year, but he is expected to ultimately withdraw his name from the draft. He averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists, and his leadership could play a crucial role for the Razorbacks.
Aidoo averaged 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds for the Vols last season, posting six double-doubles in conference play. He also ranked third in the SEC in blocked shots (66), so he gives Calipari a rim protector defensively. Davis and Aidoo join a roster that includes Kentucky transfer Zvonimir Ivisic and several star-studded recruits. Join HawgSports to get the latest on all of Arkansas' roster additions.
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Calipari has already been in contact with multiple transfers from power-conference teams, so be sure to join HawgSports to see who they are and get the rest of the insider roster news.
Who are the top names Arkansas basketball is pursuing under coach John Calipari, and which power-conference transfers could land in Fayetteville? Go to HawgSports to see their insider information, all from a team of reporters with years of experience covering the Razorbacks, and find out. And reminder, HawgSports is offering 30% off the first year of an annual VIP membership*, so subscribe now before it's too late.
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