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Razorbacks commit JJ Andrews named Peach Jam MVP for Brad Beal Elite
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — Arkansas basketball commit JJ Andrews was named Most Valuable Player of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Peach Jam after leading Brad Beal Elite to a second consecutive championship.
Andrews, a 6-foot-6 wing from Little Rock ranked No. 20 nationally in the class of 2026, averaged 18.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game over eight games at the tournament, according to On3. He led Brad Beal Elite in minutes, points and fouls drawn, and was second on the team in rebounds and steals.
Brad Beal Elite played with only seven players but relied on Andrews for both production and leadership. He shot 47.1 percent from the field and 73.2 percent from the free-throw line as his team navigated the country’s top grassroots competition.
“JJ is a bulldog,” Fox College Hoops commentator John Fanta told HawgBeat. “The guy was just a relentless competitor all week who is shifty in the lane and doesn’t stop until he gets to and finishes at the rim. He’s a John Calipari wing and will fit in perfectly.”
Andrews’ most notable outing came in the quarterfinals against Team Durant, when he scored 25 points, grabbed seven rebounds and handed out three assists, going 7 of 14 from the field and 11 of 15 from the line. His playmaking and ability to draw fouls helped Brad Beal Elite to a dominant win.
The Peach Jam, held annually in North Augusta, is regarded as the premier event on the Nike EYBL circuit and a showcase for future college and professional players.
Andrews’ performance drew attention from recruiting analysts and national media. Jamie Shaw of Rivals named Andrews a top performer entering championship Sunday, and his run at Peach Jam is likely to boost his recruiting ranking in future updates.
Andrews continues to build an impressive high school resume and could become one of the most decorated Arkansas high school recruits in recent history if he maintains his level of play.
Arkansas coach John Calipari, who watched Andrews at multiple games during the tournament, has praised the commitment and talent of his future player.
With the MVP honor, Andrews joins a list of past Peach Jam standouts who have gone on to college and professional careers. His leadership and consistency were central to Brad Beal Elite’s run to consecutive Peach Jam titles.
As the summer circuit ends, Andrews stands as a symbol of Arkansas’s recruiting momentum and the potential for in-state talent to lift the Razorbacks on a national stage.
Green leads Razorback rebuild, focusing on chemistry in 2025
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green is preparing to lead a new-look Razorbacks offense in 2025, working to build chemistry with a roster full of fresh faces.
Green, a Boise State transfer entering his final collegiate season, said Thursday at SEC Media Days that developing relationships off the field is as critical as mastering the playbook.
“Improving on what I did last year,” Green said when asked about his offseason focus. “But also building chemistry with the wide receivers, but most importantly chemistry with my teammates, because it’s a whole new team, and we’re having fun and we’re getting better.”
Adjusting to Change
Green, who ranked 21st in FBS last year with 3,154 passing yards, faces the challenge of replacing top receiver Andrew Armstrong and several other key contributors lost to transfers and the NFL.
This turnover has pushed Green into a leadership and teaching role as he guides new tight ends, wideouts, and offensive linemen.
“We have a really great group of receivers,” Green said. “Their work ethic jumps off the page to me. It also challenges me too, because they’re asking questions, how they should run a certain route, the depth; I have to coach out there, so that challenges me to be on my P’s and Q’s.”
Building chemistry extends beyond the field. Green emphasized the importance of understanding teammates as individuals.
“I feel like I really can’t tell somebody what to do unless I know who they are as a person,” he said. “Everybody is different. Especially being in a leadership role, you got to lead people differently.”
Team-Building Beyond Football
The Razorbacks have looked to activities outside football to strengthen bonds. Recently, players gathered for a bowling night at Ozark Lanes. Green said he bowled a 187, while redshirt senior defensive back Larry Worth III led the group with a 220.
Such outings, Green explained, help foster the trust and understanding necessary for success on the field.
“You got to know what pushes their buttons,” he said.
Gaining Confidence in Petrino’s System
Now in his second year with Arkansas offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino, Green said his familiarity with the playbook and Petrino’s expectations helps him approach the season with more confidence.
“The biggest thing is just knowing what to expect,” Green said. “Having my daily regimen and daily schedule on what to do. In the morning, I’m watching film, working out on the field, training. Why coach Petrino calls certain plays, understanding the different details that goes into that, pass protection.”
Petrino, known for developing quarterbacks in their second seasons under his direction, has built a strong rapport with Green.
“He knows what I like, I know what he likes,” Green said. “I feel like having that chemistry with your OC and quarterback coach is at a premium and it’s really, really important.”
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Three Razorbacks earn preseason All-SEC honors at Media Days
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When the SEC announced its preseason honors this week, Arkansas football saw three of its own named among the league’s best.
Redshirt seniors Fernando Carmona, Devin Bale and Cam Ball earned spots on the Preseason All-SEC teams, a testament to breakout performances that shaped the Razorbacks’ 2024 season.
Fernando Carmona, a six-foot-five, 325-pound offensive lineman, headlines the trio. The Las Vegas native anchored Arkansas’s offensive line, starting all 13 games in 2024.
His efforts helped the Razorbacks average 459.5 yards of total offense per game placing them 10th nationally. Carmona was especially strong in pass protection, where Arkansas ranked 18th in the country with 274.7 passing yards per game. The Razorbacks piled up 5,973 total yards, the fourth-most in program history, with Carmona paving the way.
Carmona’s ability to keep the quarterback upright was clear in Arkansas’s highest-scoring games.
During a 58-25 win over Mississippi State last October, the Razorbacks piled up 673 yards of offense without allowing a single sack.
Carmona’s dominance was also on display in the season opener, when Arkansas rolled to a 70-0 shutout over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, racking up 687 yards.
These performances contributed to Carmona’s selection as a Second-Team preseason All-SEC honoree, and earlier this week, he was named First-Team Preseason All-SEC by the USA Today Sports Network.
Devin Bale, Arkansas’s punter, made an immediate impact during his first season with the team in 2024. Bale punted 41 times for 1,855 yards, averaging 45.2 yards per punt.
It would have ranked in the top 15 nationally if he had met the minimum attempts. Bale showcased his precision and power by pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard line 11 times, with another 11 punts traveling over 50 yards.
His ability to flip the field was crucial in tight contests, including a 19-14 win over No. 4 Tennessee, where he launched a season-long 66-yard punt.
Bale’s knack for placing punts deep in enemy territory showed up in key moments. Against LSU, he pinned the Tigers at their own 2-yard line, and he repeated the feat against Oklahoma State, trapping them at the 1. Such performances helped earn him Third-Team Preseason All-SEC recognition from the league’s media.
On the defensive side, Cam Ball brings experience and consistency. The Atlanta native has appeared in 39 games with 20 starts, and in 2024, he started all 13 contests as a redshirt junior.
Ball tallied a career-high 47 tackles, including four tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. He added two quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery to his stat line, providing a steady presence on the Razorbacks’ defensive front.
Ball’s contributions were especially notable in postseason play. During Arkansas’ Liberty Bowl win over Texas Tech, Ball recorded five tackles and a quarterback hurry.
He capped off the regular season with a career-high seven tackles against Missouri, including one for loss. In the win over Mississippi State, Ball recovered a fumble, made three tackles, and assisted on a sack, helping to secure a decisive victory.
With the 2025 season set to begin on August 30, Arkansas will open at home against Alabama A&M at Razorback Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on SEC Network.
The preseason recognition for Carmona, Bale, and Ball sets expectations for a program looking to build on last year’s offensive fireworks and defensive grit.
The Razorbacks’ offensive line, with Carmona at its core, will look to replicate last year’s production.
The team’s ability to dominate both in the trenches and through the air was a defining feature of the 2024 campaign, and Carmona’s durability and skill remain central to those efforts.
Bale’s emergence as a reliable weapon in the punting game gives Arkansas a field position advantage few in the SEC can match. His blend of distance and touch turned potential scoring drives for opponents into uphill battles, often forcing long fields. The coaching staff expects Bale to be a difference-maker in tight games.
Ball’s return solidifies the defensive front, where his experience and playmaking ability will be counted on to stifle opposing offenses. The confidence he displayed in postseason matchups bodes well for a unit intent on improvement.
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