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Eric Musselman landed three of his big commitments Wednesday but nobody knows for sure when others signing.
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There is a possibility Tigers could have a letdown after loss to Alabama but you never know in Baton Rouge.
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Hogs coach Mike Neighbors: Lots of positives in opening-night win
Arkansas won its season opener on Wednesday night, dominating Tarleton State, 85-33.
Arkansas’ defense was smothering, holding the Texans to just 22 percent from the field, and dominated them on the glass, 47-31.
Makayla Daniels led the charge, going for 15 points to lead all scorers. Daniels also got it done the boards, pulling down six rebounds, which was tied for the team lead.
Erynn Barnum and Samara Spencer had 12 points each, while Elauna Eaton and Jersey Wolfenbarger also got into double figures, going for 11 and 10 points, respectfully.
TURNING POINT
Arkansas got out of the gate fast in this one, going on a quick 14-0 run in the first quarter to blow it open early. Daniels had four points during the run, and fellow junior Marquesha Davis came in and provided a quick spark with four points of her own.
The Hogs ended the quarter up 20-8, and didn’t look back from there. Arkansas’ lead would balloon to as many 53.
HOG HIGHLIGHTS
• Barnum and Daniels each pulled down six rebounds, tying for the team lead.
• Barnum also nabbed three steals.
• Eaton shined in her collegiate debut, going for 11 points in just 15 minutes off the bench.
• Spencer was also a sparkplug, hitting five of her six shots en route to a double-digit scoring outing in her collegiate debut.
• Freshman Emrie Ellis showed well in her debut, as well, going for a team-high two blocks to go along with four points.
NEXT TIME OUT
The Hogs are headed for a quick turnaround, as Arkansas-Pine Bluff comes to Bud Walton Arena on Friday morning. That game is set to tip off at noon, and can be streamed on SEC Network+.
Information from Arkansas Communications is included in this story.
Erynn Barnum, Makayla Daniels: Glad to get season kicked off with big win
Barnum (12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists) and Daniels (15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) after 85-33 win.
247Sports’ Billy Embody: Maybe LSU’s coaching search not where everybody thinks
Don’t think Jimbo Fisher is out of the running to go to Baton Rouge and re-join athletics director Scott Woodward.
Hawgs Illustrated’s Clay Henry: This year Arkansas has best QB against LSU
The Tigers usually have really good talent and when they have a quarterback, well, you get 2019 but KJ best Saturday.
Musselman pleased with three signings, waiting for couple more
Eric Musselman wasn’t talking a lot about Nick Smith, Jr., or Derrian Ford when he met with the media on Signing Day on Wednesday afternoon.
He doesn’t have those signatures, yet, and he wasn’t getting anywhere near violating any rules.
“This class will have some stars,” he said. “Right now we have three that have signed. I feel really good about the direction we’re going. These guys will have a positive impact.”
Arkansas landed signed National Letters of Intent Wednesday from Barry Dunning, Joseph Pinion and Jordan Walsh.
Officially Razorbacks
Joseph Pinion
6-6, 185, F
Morrilton / Morrilton High School
• 4-Star – 93rd overall by ESPN / No. 16 shooting guard in the nation
• 4-star – 98th overall by 247Sports Composite / No. 27 small forward in the nation
• 3-Star – 125th overall by Rivals / No. 34 small forward in the nation
• 3-Star – 135th overall by 247Sports / No. 34 small forward in the nation
• 2021 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first team All-Arkansas Preps (all divisions)
• Led Morrilton to the 2021 Class 4A title game as a junior
• Averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game as a junior … Shot 58% from two-point range, 40 percent from three and 74 percent at the free throw line
• As a sophomore, averaged 18 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.4 steals … As a freshman, averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block
Barry Dunning Jr.
6-6, 195, G
Mobile, Ala. / McGill Toolen Catholic HS
• 4-Star – 76th overall by ESPN / No. 20 small forward in the nation
• 4-Star – 91st overall by 247Sports Composite / No. 25 small forward in the nation
• 3-star – 125th overall by 247Sports / No. 32 small forward in the nation
• 3-Star – 131st overall by Rivals / No. 36 small forward in the nation
• Rated No. 1 player in the state of Alabama by ESPN, 247Composite, 247Sports
• 2021 Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year
• 2021 first team Class 6A All-State selection by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
• 1 of 5 statewide players selected to the ASWA Super All-State Team
• Averaged 21.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game as a junior for the Yellow Jackets … Also recorded 3.1 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game
Jordan Walsh
6-7, 200, F
Desoto, Texas. / Link Year (Mo.) Prep
• 5-Star – 7th overall by ESPN / No. 2 small forward in the nation
• 5-Star – 27th overall by 247Composite / No. 7 small forward in the nation
• 4-Star – 31st overall by Rivals / No. 11 small forward in the nation
• 4-star – 38th overall by 247Sports / No. 10 small forward in the nation
• The 5th, 5-star to sign with Arkansas since 2004 and first 5-star since Bobby Portis (No. 15 Rivals/No. 16 ESPN/No. 17 247Sports) in 2013 … The highest-rated signee since Al Jefferson being No. 3 overall in 2004
• Rated No. 1 player from Texas by ESPN and No. 2 in the state by 247Sports
• 2021 4A All-State as named by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
• According to ESPN.com, has a 41-inch vertical and a 7-foot-3 wingspan … Is one of the best two-way players in the high school game
• In the summer of 2021, played for Drive Nation program on the Nike EYBL circuit and averaged 12.3 points, 7.4 points and 3.3 assists while shooting better than 50% inside the arc … Tallied three double-doubles, including a 17-point, 10-rebound, 4-assist effort
• As a junior at Oak Cliff’s Faith and Family Academy, averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, 2.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game for a squad that finished 25-6 and advanced to the Class 4A state semifinals
• Also led the Eagles to the state semifinals as a sophomore before the remainder of the state tournament was canceled due to COVID-19
• As a freshman, led Faith and Family to a 36-6 record and its first Class 4A state title … In fact, his dunk just before the final buzzer provided the 53-51 victory against Liberty Hill
