ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS NEWS

Nick Smith - Still day-to-day Smith (knee) is still day-to-day, Christina Long of Times Record reports.

Impact Smith's availability status remains unchanged since the Razorbacks' 2022-23 season began. He still has not participated in their team practices after that date, so fantasy managers should consider him doubtful Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makhel Mitchell - Logs just five minutes Friday Mitchell (undisclosed) missed his only field goal attempt and had one steal in Friday's 74-48 win over Fordham.

Impact Mitchell was able to log some minutes with the game out of reach in his debut for the Razorbacks. The 6-10 transfer from Rhode Island seems to be locked into a mere depth role to begin the year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Graham - Impactful in 11 minutes Friday Graham (undisclosed) had eight points (4-6 FG), three rebounds and an assist in 11 minutes during Friday's 74-48 win over Fordham.

Impact Graham showed moments of dominance in the paint Friday night and is lobbying for more playing time right away. The Razorbacks are loaded with depth, which may make it difficult for Graham to reach 20 minutes on a consistent basis like he did at Arizona State.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Smith - Does not play Friday Smith (knee) was unable to suit up for Friday's 74-48 win over Fordham.

Impact Smith was seen getting some shots up during pregame warmups but ultimately did not see the floor. He was unable to practice Wednesday or Thursday leading up to the game. It seems unlikely he will be ready next week against South Dakota State unless he can start practicing.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Council, defense lift No. 10 Arkansas past Fordham, 74-48

Ricky Council scored a game-high 15 points while Anthony Black and Jordan Walsh joined him in double figures to help 10th-ranked Arkansas to a 74-48 win over Fordham on Friday

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Black - Starting as expected Black (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Fordham.

Impact Black apparently picked up an ankle injury in the season opening win over North Dakota State. The 6-7 freshman was still able to compile 30 minutes on the floor, though he went just 1-of-7 shooting. Black figures to remain heavily involved once again and will look to improve his shooting accuracy after struggling in the opener.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Little Rock turns back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60

Nigel John had 16 points, DeAntoni Gordon scored 14 and Myron Gardner added a double-double as Little Rock turned back NAIA-member Arkansas Baptist 71-60 on Thursday

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anthony Black - Plays through ankle issue Black produced three points (1-7 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 76-58 victory over North Dakota State.

Impact Black's collegiate debut didn't feature any eye-popping stats for the five-star freshman, but it is worth noting that he had to briefly exit the game due to an ankle injury. He ended up returning to the contest and expects to be fine for Friday's tilt against Fordham, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to confirm his status prior to tip-off.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fordham visits No. 10 Arkansas following Council's 22-point game

No. 10 Arkansas faces the Fordham Rams after Ricky Council IV scored 22 points in Arkansas' 76-58 victory over the North Dakota State Bison

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ricky Council - Totals 22 points Council contributed 22 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 76-58 victory over North Dakota State.

Impact The junior, who did most of his damage inside the arc, dominated on the offensive end of the floor on opening night by scoring a game high. The transfer from Wichita State averaged 12.0 points and 5.4 rebounds with the Shockers last year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the 10 best freshmen in college basketball in 2022-23: Arkansas's Nick Smith, Duke's Dariq Whitehead headline top prospects College basketball is back and this year's freshman class is loaded with talent to keep an eye on.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nick Smith - Status currently day-to-day Smith (knee) is day-to-day, according to Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Impact Smith will not participate in Arkansas' team practice Wednesday or Thursday. Because of the impending absences, his availability is doubtful before Arkansas and Fordham play against each other Friday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makhel Mitchell - DNP vs. North Dakota State Mitchell did not play during Arkansas' 76-58 win Monday versus North Dakota State.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Mitchell from playing. He will try to be available before the Razorbacks host another game Friday versus Fordham.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Graham - DNP vs. North Dakota State Graham did not play during Arkansas' 76-58 win Monday versus North Dakota State.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevented Graham from playing. He will try to be available before the Razorbacks host another game Friday versus Fordham.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Arkansas routs North Dakota State in opener 76-58

Ricky Council scored a game-high 22 points and Trevon Brazile added 21 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 10 Arkansas to a 76-58 win over North Dakota State in the season opener fo...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hogs' Nick Smith Will Sit Out Tonight's Season Opener Razorbacks won’t have star freshman playing tonight for “knee management”

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

College basketball odds: 2022-23 championship lines, best futures bets

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

College basketball preview: Ranking the NCAA's top 50 players

From Gonzaga All-American Drew Timme to Kansas prospect Gradey Dick, Jason McIntyre breaks down the top 50 players in college basketball.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Nick Smith - Out vs. North Dakota State Smith is out Monday versus North Dakota State due to a knee injury, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Smith, he is not participating in the Razorbacks' first game of their 2022-23 season. He will try logging his collegiate debut when they play Fordham on Friday. Davonte Davis and Anthony Black are expected to be their starting backcourt while Smith is out. But fortunately for the Razorbacks' freshman, they expect him healthy again soon.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arkansas Razorbacks begin season at home against the North Dakota State Bison

The Arkansas Razorbacks host the North Dakota State Bison in the season opener

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNC, Zags lead preseason edition of John Fanta's Top 15

North Carolina is No. 1 in John Fanta's Top 15 preseason college basketball rankings. See who else made his list!

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

HawgSports Live: Liberty at Arkansas Primer Join HawgSports publisher and HawgSports Live host Trey Biddy as he breaks down this weekend's matchup between the Arkansas Razorbacks and t...

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Razorbacks' Freshman Lands on SEC Coaches' First Team Another honor comes Nick Smith’s way as Hogs get ready to open season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Razorbacks' Freshman Lands on SEC Coaches' First Team Another honor comes Nick Smith’s way as Hogs get ready to open season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nick Smith - Posts -34 plus/minus in exhibition Smith had 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) in 28 minutes in an exhibition game against Texas on Saturday.

Impact Scores don't really matter much in these types of games, but Arkansas was throughly beat down by Texas in this one and Smith posted an eye-popping -34 plus/minus. Many believe that Smith will be the best freshman in college basketball this season, but certainly there is still some growing pains that are going to happen. Arkansas will get better as the season goes on and their huge collection of impact freshman and transfers gets more used to playing with each other.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE