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Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari must balance the playing time of highly touted freshman JaShawn "JJ" Andrews with a deep roster of prospects, a challenge that could shape the team's season.
The NBA Summer League began Friday in San Francisco, featuring a slate of games across four cities and a roster that includes several University of Arkansas alumni.
The NBA Summer League began Friday night in San Francisco, featuring a roster that includes eight former University of Arkansas players. The Charlotte Hornets secured the championship, while Duke’s first‑round pick Kon Knueppel was named MVP.
The NBA Summer League began Friday night in San Francisco, featuring former Arkansas players such as Darius Acuff, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, while the Charlotte Hornets captured the championship and Kon Knueppel earned MVP honors.
From July 31 to August 4 the University of Arkansas men’s basketball squad will travel to Nassau, Bahamas, to compete in the Baha Mar Summer Hoops League, facing the Bahamas national team, Carleton University, Toros del Valle and the University of Calgary.
From July 31 to August 4, the University of Arkansas men’s basketball squad will compete in the Baha Mar Summer Hoops League, facing off against teams from the Bahamas, Canada and Colombia while showcasing a roster reshaped by recent transfers and NBA draft departures.
Meleek Thomas, the 34th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, has agreed to a fully guaranteed three‑year, $6.4 million segment within a $9.3 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Top-ranked guard King Gibson, a 2027 recruit, is navigating a highly competitive recruitment landscape, with Kentucky among the leading contenders.
Arkansas basketball is on the brink of locking in its 2026‑27 roster, with just a single scholarship slot left to allocate. The spotlight has turned to Caleb Ourigou, a 2027 big‑man prospect who also remains a potential 2026 reclass candidate. After completing a campus visit with the Razorbacks, Ourigou is expected to announce his decision in the coming weeks, a move that could shape the team’s interior for the next campaign.
The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas with the 34th overall pick, capping a rookie season that saw him lead the SEC in free‑throw accuracy and rank among the conference’s top freshmen.
Two former Arkansas standouts, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, were selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, heading to Cleveland and Denver respectively, as the Razorbacks celebrate a landmark draft.
Trevon Brazile, the Arkansas forward who entered the 2026 NBA Draft, was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 35th overall pick in the second round. While the opportunity represented a significant milestone, the 20‑year‑old declined multiple lucrative contract offers that came his way after the draft, choosing instead to remain in college for another season.
The Denver Nuggets selected Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile with the 35th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, rewarding a career marked by resilience, statistical versatility and a coach‑driven resurgence.
Trevon Brazile was selected 35th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that spanned two schools, a torn ACL, and a breakout season under John Calipari.
Meleek Thomas, Arkansas guard, was selected 34th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers after a standout college season that included an SEC Tournament title and Sweet 16 run.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Arkansas standout Meleek Thomas with the 34th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, eyeing his shooting and defensive skills for future growth.
Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesar, Braden Smith and Trevon Brazile emerge as standout second‑round candidates with distinct skill sets that could translate into valuable fantasy assets.
The 2026 NBA draft saw the Arkansas Razorbacks' hopes dashed as Meleek Thomas fell outside the first round, prompting debate over his future and the program's trajectory.
Alabama's upcoming SEC schedule features a blend of powerhouse opponents and competitive matchups, with recent games showcasing dramatic finishes, high‑scoring bursts and emerging star performances.
The 2026 NBA draft saw the Arkansas Razorbacks' talents tested, with Darius Acuff Jr. securing a top‑ten pick while Meleek Thomas fell to the second round, raising questions about the program's future.
Arkansas forward Meleek Thomas is projected to be selected early in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft after a standout freshman season that helped the Razorbacks reach the Sweet 16 and win the SEC Tournament.
The first round of the NBA draft surprised many as Isaiah Evans, a Duke standout, was not selected, opening the stage for a deep pool of talent including Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesaar and others.
Arkansas' Meleek Thomas, once projected as a first‑round talent, slid to the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft after Darius Acuff became the sole Razorback selected in the opening round. His statistical dominance and record‑setting three‑point shooting have kept him in the conversation for an early professional opportunity.
The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft will hinge on the trajectories of three Arkansas standouts, each linked to a different franchise seeking a specific piece of the puzzle.