Local Sensation JJ Andrews Joins Razorbacks’ McDonald’s Elite
JJ Andrews, Arkansas’s own 6-foot-6 wing signee from Little Rock Christian, earned a spot in the McDonald’s All-American Game on March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena. Averaging 31.5 points, 15.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists while shooting 68% from the field and 39% from three, Andrews bounced back from a concussion in December to cement his status as a five-star recruit and two-time Peach Jam champion with Bradley Beal Elite.
Because nothing says “future NBA star” like a high school outperformer who can slam dunk through your Wi-Fi signal. Arkansas fans can rejoice: when in doubt, just lob it to JJ, and watch the rim shatter morale. Forget about rebuilding—you can already hear the highlight reels, complete with crystal-clear slo-mo and just enough bravado to make every opposing coach delete their Insta.
Hogs Chase Top-10 RB Prospect Jayden Miles
After Saturday’s Junior Day, Arkansas running backs coach David Johnson offered Baton Rouge tailback Jayden Miles, ranked No. 185 nationally in the 2027 class and No. 10 among RBs. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound back holds offers from Auburn, LSU, Ohio State and more. Arkansas hopes to tap him for early carries in its pro-style rush attack, joining returnees Braylen Russell, Cam Settles and newcomers Sutton Smith and Jasper Parker.
Nothing screams “innovative offense” like collecting running backs like trading cards. David Johnson clearly believes quantity over quality is the new trend. Meanwhile, other schools are fielding polished playmakers, and Arkansas is over here auditioning every RB with a pulse. But hey, at least fans won’t have to worry about an empty bench—or brain cells once the Hogs start fumbling on third-and-short.
Arkansas Signees Left Off McDonald’s All-American Rosters
Connecticut small forward signee Abdou Toure, a 6-foot-5, 200-pound 5-star prospect, was snubbed from the McDonald’s All-American Game despite averaging 32 points, eight rebounds, three steals and three blocks per game on 70% shooting. Toure has dominated national showcases—including 31 points and six blocks at the HoopHall Classic—yet missed the cut even as he ranks No. 22 nationally on 247Sports.
Apparently, stuffing stat sheets and shattering backboards just isn’t trendy enough for the committee. Maybe they wanted a player who can recite haikus between dunks. But Arkansas knows the real flex: recruiting someone the committee forgot existed. When Toure storms campus, fans will still get those viral highlight dunks—no golden arches required.
Hogs Dominate Preseason All-America Selections
Arkansas placed four players—RHPs Gabe Gaeckle and Carson Wiggins (First Team), catcher Ryder Helfrick (Second Team), and infielder Camden Kozeal (Third Team)—on Baseball America’s 2026 preseason All-America squads, tied with Texas A&M for the most selections. The Razorbacks, fresh off a 50-15 record and College World Series trip, will open Feb. 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington as part of the Shriners Children’s College Showdown.
The Hogs are piling up preseason honors like Thanksgiving leftovers. Baseball America clearly loves when you win 50 games and then demand more truffles on your plate. But let’s be real: until Opening Day, every team is undefeated—including my grandma’s knitting club. We’ll see if these All-Americans can actually hit the strike zone when real opponents show up.
Van Horn Shapes Razorbacks’ Infield and Pitching Plan
Coach Dave Van Horn reports that Arkansas’s infield is taking shape as returners and newcomers compete for spots, and an early pitching rotation outline features two lefties and a righty. Despite winter storms forcing mixed indoor/outdoor drills, the staff has moved from experimentation to execution ahead of Opening Weekend in Arlington, ready to adjust as performance dictates.
Turns out you can’t teach infield talent via Zoom—Van Horn actually has to watch players every day. After months of sliding into cones instead of bases, the Razorbacks finally know who’s standing where. And that rotation? Two southpaws and one righty sounds like a thrift-store fashion statement, but at least it’s a plan. Just don’t ask what happens when the weather thaws—blame it on global warming, or at least on the hogs.
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