Razorbacks Land Ilia Frolov as Kentucky Sets Historic Manhattan Showdown
Arkansas has secured a verbal commitment from Real Madrid’s 6‑foot‑11 center Ilia Frolov, a prospect who brings 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game from Spain’s Liga U. The pledge comes as coach John Calipari continues to stack talent ahead of his third season in Fayetteville. Meanwhile, Kentucky has announced that its 2026‑27 campaign will open with a historic matchup against the Manhattan Jaspers, a program steeped in college‑basketball lore.
Jun 16, 2026
