FAYETTEVILLE — Another 5-star point guard has committed to Arkansas basketball.
Davion Thompson announced his pledge to the Razorbacks on Wednesday, June 10. He chose Arkansas over Vanderbilt, Baylor and Michigan.
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The Link Academy (Mo.) product is currently a member of the 2027 class, but a source close to the Arkansas program told the Southwest Times Record that the Razorbacks expect Thompson to reclassify and play for John Calipari during the upcoming season.
According to the 247Sports Composite, Thompson was a five-star prospect in the 2027 rankings. He was the No. 22 player in the country and the No. 5 point guard.
Calipari recently finished a recruiting trip to Mexico, where he watched Thompson compete for Team USA at the FIBA U18 Americup. Thompson scored 11 points in an 88-58 victory over Argentina.
If he reclassifies, Thompson will be the fifth freshman on the Hogs’ 2026-27 roster. He joins other five-start recruits Jordan Smith Jr., Miikka Muurinen, JJ Andrews and Abdou Toure.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What Davion Thompson brings to Arkansas basketball
Arkansas needed to replenish its 3-point shooting with the departure of Meleek Thomas. Again, assuming the reclassification, Thompson will try to help fill the void.
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The lefty averaged 21.7 points and shot 52% from 3-point range with the Meanstreets squad during the Nike EYBL spring circuit. He is comfortable in hoisting 3s off-the-dribble or as a spot-up shooter.
His shooting prowess forces opposing defenders to extend their coverage, and that gives Thompson room to get inside the paint with good footwork and a veteran sense of changing speeds. He slows down defenders to then blow by them and has a knack for getting to the free-throw line.
What it means for Arkansas basketball roster
The Hogs reliance on freshmen will be at an all-time high next season. There’s a chance Thompson needs a year to develop. However, if he’s ready to contribute, Thompson will likely be the top guard off the bench backing up Smith and Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson.
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Aside from the shooting, Thompson’s biggest addition to next year’s team is his ball-handling. It remains to be seen how comfortable Andrews and Toure are initiating the offense, and both of those incoming freshmen are better suited to play on the wing. Billy Richmond III played some point guard as a freshman, but he thrived in an off-ball role as a sophomore.
As it currently stands, the Hogs could have a 10-man rotation with Thompson along with returnees Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo. The latter duo must improve this offseason to feature in Calipari’s on-court plans.
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.
This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas basketball, John Calipari
