Arkansas basketball under John Calipari: Insiders share transfer portal news, 2024 roster, recruits, targets

Arkansas basketball has a proud tradition, making six Final Fours and winning a national championship under Nolan Richardson in 1994. However, with Eric Musselman leaving for USC this offseason, the program was at a crossroads. Deep-pocketed donors decided to pull off a big coup, luring longtime Kentucky coach John Calipari to Fayetteville. Now, those same pockets are helping to fully fund an NIL collective that is helping Calipari quickly rebuild the Arkansas basketball roster. Calipari had no scholarship players on the Arkansas basketball roster when he arrived, but was able to add four players into the college basketball transfer portal and secure Arkansas basketball recruiting commitments from three of the top 25 players in the 2024 class.

He has Arkansas in the mix of other top talent to round out this Arkansas basketball recruiting class. If you love the Razorbacks or just want the latest roster updates and news from the college basketball transfer portal, be sure to See what the proven team of experts is saying at HawgSports, the 247Sports affiliate covering Arkansas.

The team of insiders at HawgSports. with are providing up-to-date information on the latest information regarding the Arkansas basketball coaching transition and roster changes. Launched in 2002, HawgSports has established itself as the premier source for inside Arkansas basketball coverage. Trey Biddy, Danny West and Connor Goodson have 30 years of experience covering the Razorbacks professionally. And now, HawgSports is offering 30% off your first year of annual membership*, so now is the time to sign up.

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Arkansas Basketball Roster Matches

The Razorbacks will be without their double-digit scorers from last season when the 2024 season begins. Senior guard Tramon Mark (16.2 ppg) entered the transfer portal after one year at Arkansas and has since committed to Texas, his third school in three years. Fellow senior guard Khalif Battle (14.8 ppg) entered the portal the same day Arkansas finalized the Calipari deal and he has since committed to Gonzaga.

There are standout seniors who also won’t be on Arkansas’ 2024-25 basketball roster. Junior forward Trevon Brazile (8.6 ppg) declared for the NBA Draft on April 8 before changing his mind and entering the transfer portal on May 1. Senegalese center Baye Fall has joined Kansas State, and point guard Layden Blocker is now part of the Demons’ DePaul Blue basketball roster. Join HawgSports for the latest on all of Arkansas’ roster changes.

Arkansas Basketball News, Roster

Calipari put in the work and quickly built what could be a capable rotation. Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Ivisic followed Calipari from Kentucky to Arkansas and freshmen Boogie Fland, Karter Knox and Billy Richmond also followed suit. They join FAU guard Johnnell Davis, who won AAC Player of the Year honors last year, and Tennessee center Jonas Aidoo, who was second-team All-SEC.

However, Arkansas may not be done, as they are in contention for five-star freshman guard Daruis Acuff Jr., who is reportedly at Arkansas and Kansas. Acuff officially visited earlier this month and is expected to make a decision soon as summer training begins. Arkansas is also in the mix for another Kentucky transfer, with DJ Wagner averaging 9.9 points and 3.3 assists for the Wildcats last season. Join HawgSports for the latest on all of Arkansas’ roster additions.

How to get insider Arkansas basketball roster updates

Calipari has already been in contact with several transfers from power conference teams, so be sure to join HawgSports to see who they are and get the rest of the insider news.

Who are the top names Arkansas basketball is pursuing under coach John Calipari, and which transfers from power conferences could land in Fayetteville? Go to HawgSports to Get your inside scoop, all from a team of reporters with years of experience covering the Razorbacks, and find out. And remember, HawgSports is offering 30% off the first year of an annual VIP membership*, so sign up now before it’s too late.

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