Stories by Richard Davenport

UA linebacker target ready to lay eyes on campus A virtual visit and constant contact with University of Arkansas linebackers coach Michael Scherer have the Hogs in line to host linebacker target Mani Powell for an official visit. "They're the only... April 20, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: New Hog Toney misses his biggest supporter University of Arkansas transfer Au'Diese Toney will play his second season without his biggest fan and grandmother Harriet Toney-Cotton when he steps on Nolan Richardson Court at Walton Arena in the f... April 18, 2021

Hogs land 4-star Clarendon athlete Clarendon athlete Quincey McAdoo, who reopened his recruitment Tuesday, orally committed to the University of Arkansas on Friday afternoon. McAdoo, 6-3, 180 pounds, committed to Florida State on Jan.... April 17, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Arkansas offer appealing to Delaware DE The University of Arkansas extended a scholarship offer to Delaware defensive end Tomiwa Durojaiye on April 9, and he soon was making plans to make an official visit to Fayetteville. Durojaiye, 6-5, ... April 16, 2021

Arkansas' success in WNBA Draft enticing to major targets Arkansas women’s basketball coach Mike Neighbors’ two major 2022 targets were happy and impressed to see guards Chelsea Dungee and Destiny Slocum selected in the WNBA Draft on Thursday. Dungee was th... April 15, 2021

Creed Williamson geared up for strong spring and summer Arkansas Hawks forward Creed Williamson is looking to impress college coaches this spring and summer after dealing with the limited opportunities of 2020 because of covid-19. “I hope to get more off... April 15, 2021

Jonesboro's Harrell hopes interest turns into offers Jonesboro sophomore guard Isaac Harrell is on the radar of several colleges and he’s looking to see the interest turn into scholarship offers while playing for the 16-under Woodz Elite. Harrell, 6-7... April 15, 2021

Get to know 4-star LB Tackett Curtis Arkansas sophomore linebacker/safety target Tackett Curtis is one of the hottest names in the nation with more than 30 scholarship offers. Curtis, 6-2, 207 pounds, 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash, ... April 15, 2021

Hawks' Cameron Harris excited about A&M offer, looking for more Arkansas Hawks 17-under guard Cameron Harris of Benton is one of the better two-sport athletes in the state, and a recent basketball offer from Texas A&M proved that. Harris, 6-3, 200 pounds, re... April 14, 2021

UNDER THE RADAR: Bryant’s Khasen Robinson On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Bryant’s Khasen Robinson. Class: 2022 Position: Guard Size: 6-1, ... April 14, 2021

PG Jayden Forrest likely to add offers in coming months Marion sophomore point guard Jayden Forrest has an offer from Oral Roberts, but is likely to pick up several more this spring and summer while playing for the 16-under Woodz Elite. Forrest, 6-0, 185... April 13, 2021

McAdoo reopens his recruitment Clarendon athlete Quincey McAdoo has reopened his recruitment after previously committing to Florida State. McAdoo, 6-3, 185 pounds, also has offers from Oregon, Baylor, Mississippi State, Miami, Te... April 13, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Pinion calling on recruits to become Hogs ESPN 4-star recruit Joseph Pinion of Morrilton is the lone commitment for University of Arkansas Coach Eric Musselman in the 2022 class, but he's doing his part to get others to join him. "I've been ... April 13, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Sophomore TE target used to game days on Hill Sophomore tight end Luke Hasz is no stranger to the University of Arkansas football program. His sister, Jenna, graduated from Arkansas last semester. His aunt, Jennifer Rouse, also is a graduate of ... April 11, 2021

Hogs land nation's 9th-leading scorer Former South Dakota wing Stanley Umude, who is considered one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal, plans to attend the University of Arkansas as a graduate transfer. Umude, 6-6, 210 pounds... April 10, 2021

Top 10 NCAA scorer commits to Arkansas Stanley Umude, a guard/forward from South Dakota and one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal, plans to transfer to Arkansas as a graduate transfer. Umude, 6-6, 210 pounds, was the nation’... April 9, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Maumelle D-lineman has post-football aspirations If the NCAA lifts the dead period that's been in place for more than a year, ESPN 4-star defensive lineman Nico Davillier is expected to officially visit at least four schools. Davillier, 6-5, 275 po... April 9, 2021

Get to know DE target Curlee Thomas IV Arkansas defensive end target Curlee Thomas IV and his parents visited Fayetteville, toured campus and looked at the Razorbacks' facilities on March 15. Thomas, 6-4, 240 pounds, of Fort Worth (Texas... April 8, 2021

Hogs get 5-7 Lykes in portal University of Arkansas Coach Eric Musselman landed former Miami (Fla.) guard and graduate transfer Chris Lykes, who announced his plans to transfer to Fayetteville on Wednesday. Lykes, 5-7, 160 pound... April 8, 2021

Musselman lands top 10 transfer University of Arkansas coach Eric Musselman has landed former Miami guard and grad transfer Chris Lykes, who announced plans to transfer to Fayetteville on Wednesday. Lykes, 5-7, 160 pounds, narrowed... April 7, 2021

UNDER THE RADAR: Star City’s Marvion Scott On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Star City’s Marvion Scott. Class: 2021 Position: Guard Size: 5-10... April 7, 2021

Texas D-lineman names Arkansas in top 6 Arkansas defensive line target Tre Emory has the Razorbacks in his newly released top six schools. Emory, 6-3, 300 pounds, of Mount Pleasant, Texas, said Arkansas, Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma State, SMU a... April 6, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Four-star DE in no rush, to give Hogs a visit ESPN 4-star junior defensive end prospect Josh White appeared ready to announce his college decision on March 25, but he backed off when he decided he was rushing it. He now plans to make his five al... April 6, 2021

UA receiver target flashes SEC speed University of Arkansas receiver target CJ Smith has shown the SEC speed the Hogs crave at his position by putting up impressive times in the 100 and 200 meters without a challenge. Smith recorded 10.... April 4, 2021

NLR 4-star Kel'el Ware names Hogs in top 10 North Little Rock junior 4-star center Kel’el Ware has announced his list of top 10 schools, which includes Arkansas. Ware, 6-11, 210 pounds, has added recent offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Missouri, ... April 3, 2021

UA coaches double team D-lineman University of Arkansas special teams coordinator Scott Fountain and defensive line coach Jermial Ashley have the attention and interest of a highly recruited 4-star defensive lineman. Jamari Lyons, 6... April 2, 2021

Pitt's Toney transferring to Arkansas Former Pittsburgh guard Au'Diese Toney publicly announced plans to transfer to the University of Arkansas on Thursday. Toney, 6-6, 210 pounds, left the Pittsburgh program Feb. 25 to enter the NCAA tr... April 2, 2021

Former Pittsburgh guard Au’Diese Toney announces transfer to Arkansas Former Pittsburgh guard Au’Diese Toney has publicly announced plans to transfer to Arkansas. Toney, 6-6, 210 pounds, left the Pittsburgh program on Feb. 25 to enter the NCAA transfer portal after rea... April 1, 2021

Get to know Hogs signee Akol Mawein Arkansas power forward signee Akol Mawein is a key reason why Navarro College stands at 14-5 for the season. Mawein, 6-10, 210 pounds, is averaging 12.6 points and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 50.7% f... April 1, 2021

UA women's signee named player of the year Arkansas women’s basketball signee Samara Spencer led her team to a state title and was later named Broward County 7A-6A player of the year. Spencer, 5-7, of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, F... March 31, 2021

UNDER THE RADAR: Mountain View’s Josie Storey On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Mountain View’s Josie Storey. Class: 2022 Position: Combo guard S... March 31, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: UA's values line up with mom's vision The University of Arkansas' recruitment of ESPN 4-star prospect Myles Rowser separated the Razorbacks from others and led the coveted safety to pledge to the Hogs on Sunday. Rowser, 6-1, 185 pounds, ... March 30, 2021

Goforth, McDonald's All-American from Fayetteville, plans to transfer from Oregon State Former Fayetteville guard Sasha Goforth announced on Twitter her plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal and play closer to home after spending a year at Oregon State. Goforth, 6-0, narrowed her lis... March 29, 2021

Musselman's impact on Arkansas noticed by major target A major Arkansas target wasn't able to see the Razorbacks’ victory over Oral Roberts on Saturday, but he has seen enough to know Eric Musselman’s impact on the program. “I was playing (a game), but I... March 29, 2021

Hogs land 4-star safety from Michigan ESPN 4-star prospect Myles Rowser's relationship with University of Arkansas Coach Sam Pittman and cornerbacks coach Sam Carter helped the Hogs land the highly touted safety's commitment Sunday. "We ... March 29, 2021

TE prospect gets look at position coach in action Coveted tight end Brody Foley likes what he hears during talks with University of Arkansas tight ends coach Cody Kennedy and likes what he sees of Kennedy on the practice field. "They offered me like... March 28, 2021

4-star 'jumping up and down' during Arkansas win Arkansas’ come-from-behind victory over Oral Roberts to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1995 caught the attention of recruits and parents. Four-star junior combo guard JoJo Hunter... March 27, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Georgia LB set to visit Hogs in June The relationship University of Arkansas football Coach Sam Pittman and linebackers coach Michael Scherer have with ESPN 4-star linebacker Jaron Willis has him high on the Hogs and planning an official... March 26, 2021

Wolverine LB Braden Jones opens eyes on field, in testing Bentonville West sophomore linebacker Braden Jones’ play this past season stood out, as did his recent testing. Jones, 6-1, 185 pounds, started every game and recorded 79 tackles, 8 tackles for loss... March 25, 2021

Get to know LB commitment Kaden Henley Shiloh Christian linebacker Kaden Henley became Arkansas’ seventh commitment on March 10. Henley, 6-2, 225 pounds, picked Arkansas over scholarship offers from Liberty, New Mexico, Air Force, Army, M... March 25, 2021

Ashley makes good first impression on touted DT Arkansas defensive line coach Jermial Ashley made a good first impression when he extended an offer to highly recruited defensive tackle Deone Walker on Monday. “He’s cool. He’s a funny dude,” Walke... March 24, 2021

Hogs make cut for 4-star LB Jaron Willis Arkansas is one of six finalists for ESPN 4-star linebacker Jaron Willis. Willis, 6-2, 220 pounds, of Leesburg, (Ga.) Lee County, announced a top five of Arkansas, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tec... March 24, 2021

4-star target knew Arkansas would make Sweet 16 One of Arkansas' top 2022 prospects had no doubt the Razorbacks would be Sweet 16 bound. Highly recruited combo guard JoJo Hunter, 6-6, 195 pounds, of Fresno (Calif.) San Joaquin Memorial, has schol... March 24, 2021

UNDER THE RADAR: Caddo Hills’ Connor Kincannon On Wednesdays, we feature an in-state prospect who could be flying under the radar of college coaches. This week's UTR prospect is Caddo Hills’ Connor Kincannon. Class: 2021 Position: Combo guard ... March 24, 2021

Jaylon White another Parkview DI prospect Little Rock Parkview junior safety Jaylon White continues to add to an already impressive offer list. White, 6-3, 210 pounds, 4.55 seconds in the 40-yard dash, has accumulated offers from Ole Miss, ... March 23, 2021

THE RECRUITING GUY: Siblings rank Hogs high on their lists The University of Arkansas men's basketball program is looking to land forward Aidan Shaw for the 2022 class, and the women's program is hoping for good news three years later from his sister Aubrey. ... March 23, 2021

Recruits react to Arkansas advancing to Sweet 16 Recruits came away impressed after watching Arkansas defeat Texas Tech 68-66 Sunday. The Razorbacks advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996. Little Rock Central sophomore guard Brys... March 21, 2021

Delaware QB likes UA campus The University of Arkansas' football facilities are regarded as some of the best in the nation, but the closeness of the facilities to the rest of the campus also impressed one of the top five dual-th... March 21, 2021

EIU grad transfer Marvin Johnson lists Hogs in top 4 Eastern Illinois graduate transfer and combo guard Marvin Johnson announced Arkansas as one of his top four schools on Saturday. Johnson, 6-6, 190 pounds, has Arkansas, Drake, Mississippi State and ... March 20, 2021

DT target impressed by Arkansas' first scrimmage An Arkansas defensive lineman target liked what he saw of the Razorbacks’ first spring scrimmage on Saturday and came away surprised, too. Patrick Kutas, 6-5, 280 pounds, of Christian Brothers in Me... March 20, 2021