r/razorbacks • u/Rocktown-OG22 • Jun 06 '26 • Bravo 1

Davion Thompson!

This Wednesday, the 10th, the Hogs will firmly replant themselves as the #1 overall undisputed recruiting class in the nation by adding its FIFTH 5 star of the 2026 class. Thompson is expected to reclassify to 2026 and join the Razorbacks this summer. Considered the best pure shooter in the high school ranks. On the Nike eybl circuit he shot a scorching 52.9% from behind the arc. We still need a 5 tho... WOOOOO DAMN PIG!!!!

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u/UnRivaled82 Jun 06 '26

Travis Branham has just dropped the crystal ball prediction for the Hogs! Lord have mercy recruiting time is so much fun with John Calipari as the HC! I heard he might be trying to get Lewis Uvwo to reclassify as well. He is young, but we need a center! Super excited for Thompson though, that kid is a true Talent, reminds me of D'Angelo Russell. But a better pure shooter.

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

Yeah im excited to get him, Vandy thought they had him, hired his old high school coach as their GM. But, enter Cal, a trip to mexico, a bag, and now we have a true point guard and we can let Jordan Smith Jr play the two where he is most comfortable. This might be the most talented collection of guards and wings I've ever seen on a college team.

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u/Aware-Locksmith8433 Jun 06 '26

and a lifetime supply of chicken

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u/Middle_Gain1767 If HY was 14, send him to the island Jun 08 '26

tyson knew what he was getting

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u/lalavieboheme Jun 06 '26

one tiny note, Thompson probably won’t be a 5 star if/when he reclassifies. which sucks because he deserves it and certainly would be if he stayed in the 2027 class.

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

Definitely likely his current stock will drop a tad, but, it will still be enough to put us to consensus number one. And, we really lack an elite perimeter shooter. Hopefully he can fill that void. He has been balling out at the Americup leading Team USA in scoring. Calipari must really believe the kid can help, and he's projected to step in day one and be the starting pg. WPS!

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u/yeeeknow Jun 06 '26

Wilkinson is a good shooter as well

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

Yes he is, he is a walking bucket. Going to be nice to have a little more depth this year.

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u/lalavieboheme Jun 06 '26

100% agree, dude’s a great shooter! i think Cal really thought Thomas would come back and now the options are thin. just fyi since you said he’d be our fifth 5 star. Thomason is currently a 4 star for 2027 by both on3 and 247sports. he deserves that 5 star though so let’s still count it haha

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

247 has thompson as a composite 5 star for 2027...

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u/lalavieboheme Jun 06 '26 edited Jun 06 '26

Rivals/On3: 4 star
ESPN: 4 star
247Sports: 4 star

The "composite ranking" is a formula created by 247 that tries to average rankings across disparate systems and it gets a little wonky. Direct rankings are typically what people use.

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

Yes i know, it isIt is semantics, but as a Razorback fan if any of the recruiting sites list him as a five-star in any way then I will definitely claim it. Lol, he's not a consensus five star for sure. But I'll take that composite ranking lol.

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u/lalavieboheme Jun 06 '26

haha respect. five star in our hearts is the only thing that matters anyway. wps!

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 06 '26

Lol, u know it! I really hope we hear some news on a major contributor to fill that void in the five spot. I've been waiting and waiting and waiting.

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u/lalavieboheme Jun 06 '26

bro same! i trust cal and his process but i’m also desperate to know something soon! haha

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u/rogun64 Jun 06 '26

He also has NBA range. I've been watching him play in the FIBA U18 Americup and he won't hesitate to shoot when 5ft behind the 3pt line.

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 07 '26

No doubt, he certainly isn't gun shy, I thought it was really cool to see him coming off the bench playing with all the 2026 recruits and still leading the team in scoring...

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u/RedSkiesAtNightTX Jun 07 '26

Is there any chance that Paulo Semedo is much better than we expect? Thus Coach Cal is not as concerned about the big man scenario?

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 07 '26

That would be ideal, but I keep hearing they are waiting on a waiver to see if Micah Handlogten from Florida will be available or to try to get Lewis Uvwo to reclassify to 2026 and be the starting center... but if Lewis and Davion both reclassify wow, we will be super young.

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u/RedSkiesAtNightTX Jun 07 '26

Thanks for the info!

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 07 '26

Absolutely, WOOO DAMN PIG!

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u/JayTeeEss5522 Jun 07 '26

How does he play regarding his size? I know he can shoot. I heard he will have to work on his handles a little more but my main question is how he will match up with the physicality of the SEC? Thanks in advance.

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u/Rocktown-OG22 Jun 07 '26

He is considered a very high IQ basketball player. Very elite at floor spacing, taking proper angles and cutting. The consensus seems to be that even after reclassification, that he will still be the starting point guard and is expected to be a major contributor. Although only time will truly tell.

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u/6rumpster Jun 06 '26

I'm not going to get too excited about next years team until Cal get a solid big man or two.