Arkansas coach John Calipari joked in his introductory press conference last spring that he planned on meeting with the new players on his team. The problem was Arkansas didn’t many returning players on the roster. That’s because Calipari had just taken the job with the Razorbacks after 15 seasons with Kentucky and was attempting to build an entirely new roster from the ground-up.
Fast forward a year later, and Calipari is primed to make some noise entering his second season in Fayetteville. Calipari released a video on social media last week announcing some of the newest members of Arkansas’ 2025-26 team, which included DJ Wagner, Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond lll announcing their intent to return.
Another member of Arkansas’ star-studded recruiting class, Karter Knox, will have a decision to make in the coming weeks. Knox declared for the 2025 NBA Draft but will also maintain his eligibility throughout the process.
Arkansas players who won’t return next season include Johnell Davis, Jonas Aidoo, Boogie Fland and Adou Thiero. Fland and Thiero declared for the NBA Draft, where they project as potential late first-round selections.
CBS Sports is tracking the status of the Arkansas roster and recruiting class in real time. Here’s where every current Arkansas player and commit currently stand.
Incoming transfers
Malique Ewin (Transfer from Florida State)
GP: 30 | PPG: 14.2 | RPG: 7.6 | APG: 1.7
Ewin started 30 games for Florida State this past season. He averaged 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in 26.2 minutes per game. Ewin will bring depth to the frontcourt for Arkansas, with a chance to start at one of the forward spots on opening night.
Nick Pringle (Transfer from South Carolina)
GP: 32 | PPG: 9.5 | RPG: 6.3 | APG: 1.1
Pringle will play for his third different school in the SEC next season after previous stops at Alabama and South Carolina. Pringle started 32 games for the…
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