Meleek Thomas Opts to Remain in 2026 NBA Draft, Leaving Arkansas Razorbacks With Big Shoes to Fill
Meleek Thomas elects to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, prompting Arkansas to rethink its backcourt plans.
May 28, 2026
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Meleek Thomas Commits to NBA Draft, Opting Out of Returning to Arkansas
Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas announced he will stay in the NBA Draft, bringing a 67 % rim‑shot conversion rate and SEC All‑Freshman accolades to a crowded 2026 class, as the Razorbacks add portal commits and returning veterans.
May 28, 2026
Meleek Thomas Declares for NBA Draft, Opening Door for Arkansas Freshmen
Five‑star guard Meleek Thomas is forgoing his final college season to pursue an NBA career, leaving the University of Arkansas with a reshaped backcourt and a fresh influx of elite prospects.
May 28, 2026
Billy Richmond III opts to return to Arkansas for 2026‑27 season
After a strong sophomore campaign that helped Arkansas reach the Sweet 16, Billy Richmond III has decided to pull his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and re‑commit to the university, a move confirmed by his agent.
May 27, 2026
Billy Richmond stays with Arkansas Razorbacks, eyes NBA future
Billy Richmond chooses to remain with the Arkansas Razorbacks, citing development and NBA prospects, while the program awaits guard Meleek Thomas and adds portal talent.
May 27, 2026
Billy Richmond opts to stay with Arkansas Razorbacks after NBA Draft flirtation
After a strong sophomore season that earned him SEC All‑Defense honors, Billy Richmond announced he will return to Arkansas instead of testing the NBA Draft, a move that reshapes the Razorbacks' roster ahead of the next campaign.
May 27, 2026
Billy Richmond Declares for NBA Draft, Leaving Arkansas with Open Spot
Arkansas forward Billy Richmond announced he will stay in the NBA Draft after a strong combine performance, creating a vacancy in the Razorbacks’ lineup but ushering in new commitments for next season.
May 27, 2026
Billy Richmond III opts to remain in 2026 NBA Draft as Arkansas reshapes roster
Billy Richmond III, a sophomore forward from Arkansas, has decided to keep his name in the 2026 NBA Draft, prompting the Razorbacks to lean on freshmen prospects and adjust their roster for the upcoming season.
May 27, 2026
John Calipari Calls for Guardrails in College Athletics at SEC Meetings
At the SEC Spring Meetings, John Calipari outlined a bipartisan proposal to regulate college sports, emphasizing guardrails for younger players, roster strategy, and opposition to NCAA Tournament expansion.
May 27, 2026
St. John’s Climbs to No. 16 as Theo Edema Commits, Rick Pitino Eyes More Additions
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
May 18, 2026
Arkansas Razorbacks Celebrate Breakout Performances and NBA Prospects
The Razorbacks' basketball program shines with multiple high‑profile achievements, from a five‑star recruit earning national accolades to NBA Combine feats and promising draft projections.
May 15, 2026