Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile will hear their names called at some point from June 23-24, officially beginning their NBA careers. Acuff and Brazile were always draft-bound, but Thomas was a candidate to return to the Razorbacks for the 2026-27 season.
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In the end, Thomas kept his name in the draft, while Billy Richmond III decided to come back to school for his junior year. Richmond will try to become a first-round pick for the 2027 draft.
John Calipari had a 17-year streak with a first-round draft pick end in 2025, but Acuff and Thomas will likely start another streak for the Hall of Fame coach in a few weeks.
Here are the latest mock draft predictions for the three Arkansas players.
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) passes against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors center Isaac Johnson (20) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Yacine Toumi (10) battles for a rebound with Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) celebrates after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)1 / 59
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) passes against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors center Isaac Johnson (20) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images (Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Yacine Toumi (10) battles for a rebound with Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) celebrates after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images (Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
The skinny: Acuff turned himself into a consensus lottery pick after beginning his freshman season toward the back-half of the first round. The SEC Player of the Year is under consideration to be the first point guard picked thanks to an elite ability to create offense for himself and his teammates. He averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists while shooting 48.4% overall and 44% on 3-pointers. The only area holding Acuff back from being a potential No. 1 pick are some weaknesses on the defensive end and a lack of height compared to top prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
The skinny: Thomas had an interesting decision this offseason after he declared for the draft but maintained his college eligibility. A return to Arkansas could have been parlayed into better position in the 2027 NBA Draft, but the pro buzz was undeniable after an impressive freshman campaign. The Pittsburgh native shot 41.6% on 3-pointers and averaged 15.6 points per game. He improved as a defender and took on a bigger role in shot creation for his teammates as the season wore on.
The skinny: At one point in his career, Brazile was viewed as a potential lottery pick. That hype faded, but he could still make an NBA roster next year with a rare combination of size, athleticism and 3-point shooting. Brazile is 6-foot-10 and stretched defenses by hitting 34.1% of his 3-pointers this season. He also has a library of highlight dunks, and Brazile averaged 13 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 steals for the Hogs.
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Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.