Arkansas Basketball: Razorbacks' 2017-18 season preview

Arkansas Basketball: Razorbacks’ 2017-18 season preview

GREENVILLE, SC - MARCH 17: Head coach Mike Anderson of the Arkansas Razorbacks calls out in the first half while taking on the Seton Hall Pirates in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 17, 2017 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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GREENVILLE, SC – MARCH 17: Daryl Macon /

Roster

A guard-heavy, offensive-minded roster, the Arkansas Razorbacks will rely heavily on expected starting guards Jaylen Barford and Daryl Macon for the majority of the season. The pair, who averaged an impressive combined 26.2 points per game last season, will be expected to increase their production in order to make up for the loss of 14.4 points per game by Dusty Hannahs and 12 points per game by Moses Kingsley.

Oh, and do not forget about guard Anton Beard who seemingly always shows up in big games, despite his somewhat surprisingly low minutes year-in and year-out.

Kinglsey is the biggest loss for this team, but there are a platoon of players who could try and make up for his production, including former Colorado transfer Dustin Thomas and incoming freshman Daniel Gafford. Both could find themselves in the starting lineup immediately, and so could Trey Thompson, depending on how his offseason went.

There is a lot of talent on this roster, but the problem is a ton of it is not proven. If a younger forward steps up, they could find themselves starting very early on.

Predicted Starters:

G Daryl Macon

G Jaylyn Barford

G Anton Beard

F Dustin Thomas

F Daniel Gafford

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