He played well in the Circuit League this summer. He told me he’s in shock, too. Resetting Arkansas basketball recruiting for 2021 class. Withers is headed to Kansas and Martin to Virginia Tech. Keep an eye out on HawgSports next week as we take a deep dive into the class of 2021 prospects to keep an eye on... © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I expect Arkansas to have 4-5 openings for 2021. Slot to Arkansas Razorbacks Newsletter Slot to Arkansas Links There has been significant movement on the 2021 recruiting board for Arkansas basketball in … McRae is up to 13 offers including Memphis, Arkansas State and Louisiana. He is the host of Recruiting Thursday, a weekly radio show that airs from 7 to 8 p.m. on 92.1 FM in Fayetteville; 93.7 FM in Little Rock; 95.3 FM in Fort Smith; 96.3 FM in Hot Springs; 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home; and 106.9 FM in Arkadelphia. Kouat Noi played forward for Patrick when he was an assistant at TCU, and forward Duop Reath signed with LSU before Patrick left for Fort Worth. Evaluating 2021 recruiting needs for Arkansas basketball. An early look at the state’s prospects appears the strengths in numbers are at tight end and linebacker. FAYETTEVILLE — The Class of 2021 has seen Arkansas extend four offers so far and two more prospects commit to Power 5 schools. When Eric Musselman was hired at Arkansas last April, there was skepticism surrounding his ability to attract high end high school talent to Fayetteville. Ingram included Arkansas in his Top 10 with Baylor, Louisville, Memphis, Michigan, North Carolina, Purdue, Stanford, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. Ricks had an underwhelming junior season at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. Mawein’s path to Arkansas hasn’t been easy. The Razorbacks will be scheduled to return stretch forwards Connor Vanover and Jaylin Williams, who should take up a bulk of the minutes at the position. At 6-11, he handles the ball like a guard and looks to share it with his teammates. Each recruit is weighted in the rankings according to a, Readers familiar with the Gaussian distribution formula will note that we use a varying value for. That is not to say Musselman will not use a scholarship at these spots if a home run or solid fit presents itself, but there are more pressing priorities to focus on. He can step out shoot the 3 and likes to get out in transition. White is plus shooter who should be lights out at the next level. Graduate transfer seniors Vance Jackson and Justin Smith are prime examples of players who typically thrive in this spot. 48 / 4-star prospect according to Rivals.com) picked up his Arkansas scholarship offer from Head Hog Eric Musselman on Wednesday. “I just put my head down and started working and I could see it coming closer and closer,” Mawein said. Several way-too-early 2021 NBA mock drafts have Moody projected as a first round selection. The trio included Kansas City (Mo.) That means the University of Arkansas hasn't hosted any recruits since March 7. LITTLE ROCK -- It's a relatively short drive from Fayetteville to the Kansas City metropolitan area, one good reason why Arkansas' coaching staff is pursuing highly regarded 2022 Aidan Shaw. His relationship with Patrick and seeing how the Arkansas fan base supported the program played big roles in his decision to pledge to the Razorbacks. The focus for the staff has now shifted to a new set of challenges as they evaluate and define 2021 targets in the absence of the grassroots season. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. FAYETTEVILLE -- Four University of Arkansas commitments were in action on Thursday night in high school games around the area. Mawein said his family and older brother Biing are still coming to grips with him committing to Arkansas and having the chance to play on one of the biggest stages in college basketball. Mawein has two cousins from Australia with connections to Patrick. This has allowed some key Arkansas recruiting targets inside the state to post some non-conference highlights. The Hogs will also have two seniors returning in the front court in Ethan Henderson and Abayomi Iyiola. Follow along for live updates, stats, notes and observations as the Razorbacks ... Our staff, and a few guests, predict the Razorbacks' season opener against ... Assorted comments from Razorbacks fans on the premium message boards at WholeHogSports.com. Musselman emphatically silenced doubters by reeling in the No. But there’s more around the state. Experts believe he is staying home in Alabama by going to Auburn or Alabama. He has an unbelievable first step. Rogers is in charge of what should be a potent Parkview offense with Outley and others. A back to the basket bruiser is unlikely, but expect to see the Hogs in the mix for center prospects with great length, that can run the floor and impact the game around the rim. Visits have gone virtual as the country continues to navigate the unknowns of the pandemic. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. It is possible the need doubles on the wing if incoming freshman Moses Moody lives up to the hype.