Arkansas’ Freshmen Ready to Shine | College Basketball News

John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks are loaded with elite freshmen, boasting the top recruiting class in the nation — and ESPN predicts 2 to 4 of them could start right away. Guards like Jordan Smith are primed for instant impact, while Miikka Muurinen, Abdou Toure, and JaShawn Andrews battle for starting spots. The young squad already proved their mettle by going undefeated in a Bahamas exhibition tour, giving fans a taste of what’s coming. With a tough pre-season slate against Gonzaga and Memphis, and ESPN ranking them tenth in early polls, Arkansas is poised to surprise — thanks to Calipari’s knack for turning raw talent into stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d2f028bae9c1aed