After having the primary yr of the Eric Musselman period reduce quick, Arkansas basketball followers are trying ahead to yr two of the Musselman Period.
The 2019-2020 season was hardly something to sneeze at with the Hogs ending the season with a 20-12 report. Arkansas was 7-11 in convention play, however final season was greater than sufficient to get followers excited concerning the upcoming season. After a stable season, final yr we’re going to study the newcomers and the expectations for this season. Musselman gave followers a lot to be glad about a yr in the past, now it’s time to feed the beast.
For the upcoming season, the Arkansas Razorbacks are returning just one participant with vital beginning expertise in Desi Sills. Sills averages virtually 11 factors per recreation final season, however a considerable amount of manufacturing will come from the recruiting class that Musselman signed. Nevertheless, from a dimension and size perspective this basketball group is constructed higher to contend within the SEC.
The newcomers and the category getting into this system lead very long time followers to fascinated about the times of Corliss Williamson and Scotty Thurman. What excites followers essentially the most about is that Khalen Robinson, Moses Moody, Davonte Davis, and Jaylin Williams are all homegrown expertise. The 4 freshmen have the potential to come back into the SEC and actually make some noise. Throw in Connor Vanover, Vance Jackson, and Justin Smith and the combo of expertise and youth makes for an intriguing group to look at.
What’s enjoying an affect on preparation for the season is after all COVID-19. COVID-19 has thrown the world into chaos and it isn’t surprising that it will have an effect on the 2020 basketball season. The schedule has not been accomplished but, however basketball season is on the horizon and that’s what a lot of followers are ready to reach. The joy is there for Arkansas Razorbacks basketball, and it’s now time to maintain the momentum going and problem the SEC.