There have been several 5-star and high 4-star prospects visit the Razorbacks since April. Top point guard Darius Acuff took in the Arkansas scenery May 10 and is heavily considering the Hogs.
Acuff released a Top 4 schools list June 28 with Arkansas, Kansas, UConn and Michigan included. He took in an official visit with coach Dan Hurley and the Huskies the weekend of June 30.
The fact two-time defending national champion UConn could play a role in stealing Acuff away from Arkansas speaks volumes about how the recruiting dynamic has changed at Arkansas. However, he rekindled a relationship established during Calipari’s days at Kentucky.
Meleek Thomas has consistently been a Top 7 prospect according to 247sports Composite Ranking. The 6-foot-4, 180 pound 5-star shooting guard is a three level scoring threat with solid ball handing skills.
After a high level performance at the NBAPA Top 100 Camp in June, college coaches came away impressed with his production. Thomas scored over 23 points, snagged eight rebounds and dished out seven assists per game.
To perfect his skill, Thomas announced he will transfer to Overtime Elite for his senior season. Arkansas expected to host him for an official toward the end of June. However, it was postponed following his trip to UConn.
The Huskies program recruits itself right now. It’s a perfect storm of what’s right with college basketball. If Thomas ends up anywhere else it would be a huge surprise.
One of the smoothest players for 2025 is Darryn Peterson from Huntington Prep in Virginia. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has a lengthy frame and moves well with or without the ball.
He dominated the first two games at 3SSB Nationals in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Peterson dropped 38 points, 11 rebounds, six steals, three assists and two blocks in game one. Game 2 saw him post 20 points, six assists, five steals and two blocks.
