ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS NEWS

Nick Smith - New season high Smith totaled 26 points (9-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound and two assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 97-65 win over Georgia.

Impact It was the second consecutive start for Smith, a five-star freshman with NBA aspirations who is finally starting to get healthy for the Razorbacks. He enjoyed an excellent matchup against a Georgia team that doesn't offer much defensively, but still saw significant minutes despite the blowout. Smith has now attempted 26 combined field goals over the last two games -- usage that suggests him remaining a major fantasy factor down the stretch for any fantasy managers that held on to him through the injury storm. Look for his price to rise significantly in daily formats as well.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Basketball vs Arkansas Preview After suffering their worst loss in of the season. The Bulldogs will look to rebound in Fayetteville against the Arkansas Razorbacks

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Arkansas is Roughly 50-50 as Far as Making NCAA Tournament at This Point There are factors in the Razorbacks’ favor, just not exactly on the basketball court

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ricky Council - Logs 15 points, seven rebounds Council logged 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 victory over Florida.

Impact Council is expected to continue being a substitute now that the Razorbacks have Nick Smith, their top recruit from 2022, available again. Even so, Council's demotion should not prevent him from being a valued fantasy option. The junior's latest log indicates how well a scorer and rebounder he can be, whether he is a supplementary option or a primary one for Arkansas' bench unit.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makhi Mitchell - Records 10 rebounds Mitchell had 10 points (5-7 FG), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Saturday's 84-65 victory over Florida.

Impact 2023 is expected to be Mitchell's last year of collegiate basketball, and he has been making strides in his rebounding. Arkansas played 14 games from Jan. 4 to Feb. 18, and the center averaged 6.4 rebounds, an increase from his 5.9 overall this season.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Smith - Scores 10 points Smith finished Saturday's 84-65 victory over Florida with 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Smith's 10 points were the best part of his first log as a starter post-injury. Previously one of college basketball's top prospects before he committed to Arkansas, knee injuries have stifled the freshman's growth across his first collegiate season. Yet, Smith has four regular-season games and tournament play to show just how good he is. Smith will receive the starting opportunities as well. All he must do is stay healthy enough to be on the court.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maybe Things Starting to Come Together for Eric Musselman's Hogs It’s too early to know for sure, but Razorbacks may be ready for late-season run.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Everything Golden, Kugel, Szymczyk said after defeat to Razorbacks Everything Florida head coach Todd Golden, and freshmen Riley Kugel and Alex Szymczyk, said after the team's 19-point loss at Arkansas.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Makhel Mitchell - Not starting Saturday Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Mitchell has started the last five games and will be brought off the bench instead. Over the five-game stretch, he's averaged 7.8 points and 6.2 rebounds over 26.2 minutes per contest. He should still have a large role despite moving to a backup role for Saturday's action.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Council - Coming off bench Council will play a reserve role in Saturday's contest against Florida, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Arkansas continues to play around with its starting lineup as the regular-season winds down, and Council will switch to a reserve role as a result. He will be moving to the bench along with Makhel Mitchell in favor of Jordan Walsh and Nick Smith.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Smith - Starting Saturday Smith is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Smith will return to his spot in the starting five in just his third game back from a knee injury. The 6-5 freshman has yet to get going since returning, averaging just 10.5 minutes per game and could see a longer leash for playing time now that he's being reinserted into the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walsh - In starting lineup Walsh will start at forward in Saturday's game against Florida, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Arkansas has been regularly shifting its starting lineup lately and Walsh will be a benefit of that Saturday. The freshman is averaging 7.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 26 games this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everything forward Jason Jitoboh said ahead of facing Arkansas Jason Jitoboh discussed the injury to Colin Castleton, his recent play, his confidence and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

College basketball futures bets to make now to win March Madness

With Selection Sunday three weeks away, FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta gives us his favorite futures to cut down the nets...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Hogs' Eric Musselman: 'We Were in Position, Leading 31 Minutes' After a loss to Texas A&M, the Razorbacks blow game late with season in final stretch.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hogs Coach Eric Musselman Expects Tougher Matchup Tonight Razorbacks just beat the Aggies a couple of weeks ago, but it means nothing now.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Arkansas visits Taylor and Texas A&M

Texas A&M hosts the Arkansas Razorbacks after Wade Taylor IV scored 23 points in Texas A&M's 74-62 victory against the LSU Tigers

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alabama Fans Calling the Hogs Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks may not like it, but their best path to the tournament requires willingly handing the Crimson Tide the SEC champ...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alabama Fans Calling the Hogs Eric Musselman’s Razorbacks may not like it, but their best path to the tournament requires willingly handing the Crimson Tide the SEC champ...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nick Smith - Logs 17 minutes in return Smith contributed five points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and one assist in 17 minutes during Saturday's 70-64 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Smith had missed his last 13 games due to a knee injury, so Saturday was the five-star freshman guard's first action since Dec. 17. It appears he'll be eased back into action with upperclassman Devonte Davis still serving as the primary ball-handler, but Smith did start four games earlier this season and averaged 16.0 ppg over that stretch. The Razorbacks are currently underachieving a bit with just a 6-6 record in SEC play, so Smith could serve as a spark and make the team significantly more dangerous as March approaches.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hogs Will be Different with Nick Smith, Opening Up Scoring Exactly how that happens will be interesting, but only Eric Musselman knows.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hogs Will be Different with Nick Smith, Opening Up Scoring Exactly how that happens will be interesting, but only Eric Musselman knows.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will Nick Smith Play for Hogs today against Mississippi State? We won’t know until 5 p.m. about status of Razorbacks’ star freshman guard.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nick Smith - Good to go Saturday Smith (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus Mississippi State, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to a knee injury. The freshman forward is averaging 12.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 23.6 minutes across five games this season and is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2023 NBA draft. However, fantasy managers should expect Smith to play limited minutes and be eased back into the swing of things.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Smith - Hopefully available Saturday Smith (knee) will hopefully return to action Saturday against Mississippi State, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Per Goodman, Smith has been able to practice the last few days, so the team is hoping he can return from his lengthy absence soon. The 6-foot-5 freshman hasn't played since Dec. 17 due to the knee injury, and he's made only five appearances (four starts) this season. He's averaging 12.8 points across 23.6 minutes per game, but the majority of his production came during a three-game stretch to start December, when he posted at least 16 points in three straight contests, including back-to-back 20-plus-point performances.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE