From today's twitter Tuesday:
This is not the best season to rely on a boatload of newcomers due to increased uncertainty and reduced preseason workouts because of the coronavirus pandemic. This may not favor
Arkansas after the Hawgs brought in such a big recruiting class along with a bevy of transfers. However, the return of
Isaiah Joe sure does help, and so does the talent base that Arkansas will have.
I see there being a top tier in the SEC of
Florida,
Kentucky,
LSU and
Tennessee. However, there is definitely a chance that a team like
Alabama or Arkansas slips into the upper-crest of the league and receives the double-bye for the SEC Tournament. There is no doubt that if the pieces fall right, that Arkansas is a second weekend NCAA Tournament squad thanks to the shot-makers and versatility it possesses, which would be difficult to game plan against in a 48-hour window.
As far as how the starting lineup will look, I am not sure that
Eric Musselman knows what it is going to be. For now, you have to assume that Moses Moody and Isaiah Joe will be starting at the wing positions; KK Robinson will likely complete Arkansas's backcourt at the one. Then comes the tricky part. I love Jaylin Williams and while Connor Vanover brings a mismatch option at the five, will Musselman go the small-ball route and load up with a five-out mix by starting Vance Jackson and Jalen Tate or Justin Smith?
Those are good problems to have, but either way, expect for the pace of play to be among the quickest in the sport so that the Hawgs can use its quality depth.
