Arkansas Targets Beckham Black | SEC Basketball News

John Calipari and Arkansas are on a recruiting tear, already locked in the No. 1 class for 2026 and now targeting the top prospect for 2027—point guard Beckham Black of Overtime Elite. With a proven track record of landing elite OTE talent like Rob Dillingham and Karter Knox, Calipari’s connection gives Arkansas a major edge. Black’s resume is elite: he led Team USA to gold at the FIBA U17 World Cup averaging 19 points and 8 assists, and dominated at the Peach Jam. His arrival could catapult Arkansas from Sweet Sixteen to Final Four contender. Add to that his NBA-bound brother Anthony, who played for Arkansas, and you’ve got a rare trifecta: coach pedigree, family legacy, and elite skill. With Texas, North Carolina, and Duke also vying, this is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal recruitments in college hoops history. 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/cabbd5284ecef42f