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Five transfers that could be poised for breakout sophomore seasons

Five transfers that could be poised for breakout sophomore seasons

Former Arkansas guard Layden Blocker should thrive against Big East competition at DePaul.

5/14/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Four transfer prospects that could shine on their next team

Four transfer prospects that could shine on their next team

Omaha Biliew was the highest-ranked prospect to ever sign with Iowa State but his freshman season didn't go as expected.

4/9/24
 • Rob Cassidy
NEW RELEASE: Hoops transfer portal top 60 unveiled for 2024

NEW RELEASE: Hoops transfer portal top 60 unveiled for 2024

We release the initial top 60 of the 2024 hoops transfer portal ranking, with a pair of Stanford players in prime spots.

3/24/24
 • Jacey Zembal
Transfer Portal Watch: Standouts that could be on the move in the offseason

Transfer Portal Watch: Standouts that could be on the move in the offseason

Arkansas freshman Layden Blocker was ranked No. 24 in the 2023 Rivals150.

2/21/24
 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Early impressions of the college hoops season

Rivals Roundtable: Early impressions of the college hoops season

Former five-star Kel'el Ware seems to be energized with his new team, the Indiana Hoosiers.

12/1/23
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Rivals Roundtable: McDonald's All-American Game chatter

Rivals Roundtable: McDonald's All-American Game chatter

The all-star game will provide an opportunity to see how far Xavier Booker's game has come - against elite competition.

1/27/23
 • Rob Cassidy and Travis Graf
McDonald's All-American Game: Top 5 players who didn't make the cut

McDonald's All-American Game: Top 5 players who didn't make the cut

Of course there are only so many roster spots, but these five prospects have a case for being 'snubbed.'

1/24/23
 • Travis Graf
Five-star Baye Fall commits to Arkansas

Five-star Baye Fall commits to Arkansas

Five-star Baye Fall is ranked No. 11 in the 2023 Rivals150.

11/15/22
 • Travis Graf
Recruiting Roundup: Razorback basketball steals the show ahead of fall camp

Recruiting Roundup: Razorback basketball steals the show ahead of fall camp

Razorback basketball takes center stage in this week's Arkansas recruiting roundup, with 2023 commit Layden Blocker

7/29/22
 • Alex Trader
I've Got Five On It: Non-blueblood classes to watch

I've Got Five On It: Non-blueblood classes to watch

Jeremy Fears Jr. headlines a Michigan State class that could get even better in the coming months.

7/28/22
 • Rob Cassidy
HawgBeat Basketball Town Hall: Projected 2022 lineup, top targets + more

HawgBeat Basketball Town Hall: Projected 2022 lineup, top targets + more

Arkansas Razorback basketball Q&A gives projected starting lineups, the staff's top recruiting targets + more

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7/26/22
 • Jackson Collier
Recruiting Roundup: Arkansas Zooms Into Dead Period with Trio of Commits

Recruiting Roundup: Arkansas Zooms Into Dead Period with Trio of Commits

Arkansas hosted 11 visitors, and with that came plenty of news. Stay caught up with our Recruiting Roundup

7/1/22
 • Alex Trader
BREAKING: Hogs land 4-star Blocker as 1st 2023 commit

BREAKING: Hogs land 4-star Blocker as 1st 2023 commit

Arkansas has landed its first hoops commitment in the 2023 class.

6/25/22
 • Jackson Collier
Commitment Q&A: Layden Blocker talks Arkansas pledge

Commitment Q&A: Layden Blocker talks Arkansas pledge

Blocker says Arkansas is the school most likely to get him to the NBA

6/25/22
 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Roundup: Pair of Commitments Launch Arkansas Into Final OV Week

Recruiting Roundup: Pair of Commitments Launch Arkansas Into Final OV Week

Arkansas brought in two commits, but are looking for more as they make their way into the final round of OVs.

6/24/22
 • Alex Trader
I've Got Five On It: Must-win recruiting battles

I've Got Five On It: Must-win recruiting battles

Five-star DaJuan Wagner's recruitment has turned into a must-win affair for the Kentucky Wildcats.

5/19/22
 • Rob Cassidy
Recruit of the Week: Layden Blocker

Recruit of the Week: Layden Blocker

The KSO Recruit of the Week is 2023 Kansas State point guard target Layden Blocker of Sunrise Christian Academy.

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5/12/22
 • Derek Young
Four-Star PG Layden Blocker talks Kansas

Four-Star PG Layden Blocker talks Kansas

What is the very latest with Layden Blocker and his interest in Kansas?

4/27/22
 • Shay Wildeboor
Recruiting Roundup: Visitors Flocking in for Spring Ball Finale Saturday

Recruiting Roundup: Visitors Flocking in for Spring Ball Finale Saturday

Arkansas closes out spring ball with a number of the nation's top prospects in town for the "Spring Game' and more.

4/15/22
 • Alex Trader
Florida Man: Notes from the road, GG Jackson FutureCast

Florida Man: Notes from the road, GG Jackson FutureCast

Four-star guard Layden Blocker showed not only that he can score, but that he can score proficiently.

4/13/22
 • Rob Cassidy
Arkansas targets sprinkled throughout updated 2023 Rivals150

Arkansas targets sprinkled throughout updated 2023 Rivals150

Arkansas targets are sprinkled throughout the updated Rivals150 for the Class of 2023.

2/10/22
 • Andrew Hutchinson
Four-star G Layden Blocker talks Arkansas, Baylor

Four-star G Layden Blocker talks Arkansas, Baylor

Layden Blocker is impressed with the schools he's toured and plans to set more visits soon

1/21/22
 • Rob Cassidy
The Cassidy Awards: Hoophall Classic

The Cassidy Awards: Hoophall Classic

Ian Jackson is tracking to be one of the most coveted prospects in the 2024 class.

1/17/22
 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Hoophall Classic

Cassidy's Takeaways: Hoophall Classic

Judah Mintz earned MVP honors on Saturday after scoring 22 points and leading his team to a win.

1/16/22
 • Rob Cassidy
2023 prospect from Little Rock excited about Saturday visit

2023 prospect from Little Rock excited about Saturday visit

With an Arkansas offer in hand, Layden Blocker will be in Fayetteville for an official visit Saturday.

6/5/21
 • Jackson Collier
2023 Arkansas prospect Layden Blocker taking on tougher competition

2023 Arkansas prospect Layden Blocker taking on tougher competition

Layden Blocker wrapped up his sophomore season and looks ahead to the EYBL circuit.

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3/22/21
 • Jackson Collier
Cassidy's Predictions: I've Got Five on it

Cassidy's Predictions: I've Got Five on it

Five-star Jalen Duren is currently ranked No. 2 in the 2022 Rivals150.

3/4/21
 • Rob Cassidy
Razorback hoops targets react to hot streak, Bama matchup

Razorback hoops targets react to hot streak, Bama matchup

Arkansas targets comment on Arkansas's 7-game streak and tonight's huge matchup.

2/24/21
 • Jackson Collier
Out-of-State Options for SJU in 2023 Class

Out-of-State Options for SJU in 2023 Class

Historically and currently, St. John's has thrived with gritty and poised guard play. If you harken back in the

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2/13/21
 • Zach Smart
Layden Blocker up to double-digit offers

Layden Blocker up to double-digit offers

Layden Blocker heads into the spring with double-digit offers.

2/11/21
 • Jamie Shaw
Razorbacks offer three new in-state prospects in one night

Razorbacks offer three new in-state prospects in one night

The Razorback staff extended new offers to in-state prospects in three different classes last night.

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10/9/20
 • Jackson Collier
2023 prospect Layden Blocker displays early maturity, abundance of talent

2023 prospect Layden Blocker displays early maturity, abundance of talent

Blocker holds offers from TCU, Southern Miss, Tulane, Oral Roberts, and UCA.

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10/5/20
 • Jackson Collier