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Arkansas Basketball: Preview of Razorbacks 2019-20 rotation

By Curtis Wilkerson

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Members of the Arkansas Razorbacks bands cheer in the game against the Vanderbilt during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 11: Members of the Arkansas Razorbacks bands cheer in the game against the Vanderbilt during the semifinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 11, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 26: Keldon Johnson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats defends Jalen Harris #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena on February 26, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY – FEBRUARY 26: Keldon Johnson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats defends Jalen Harris #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Rupp Arena on February 26, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Point Guard

Projected Minute Distribution (40 total): Jimmy Whitt Jr (20), Jalen Harris (15), Desi Sills (5)

Jimmy Whitt Jr is really a combo-guard but is likely to see a majority of his time at the point guard position, so Musselman can surround him with shooters (Joe and Jones) on the wing.  While he is not much of a threat from the outside, Whitt averaged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

Having the type of spacing he will at Arkansas will be huge for a player like Whitt, who’s greatest asset is his ability to slash to the rim.  Whitt should have plenty of driving lanes to attack and can utilize his versatility that includes a high assist rate, efficient shooting percentages inside the arc, and plus rebounding for a guard.

Another important contributor at the point is the incumbent returning starter Jalen Harris.  While not as accomplished of a scorer as Whitt, the two share a lot of similarities.  Harris is a non-threat from beyond the arc, but is a quick, shifty ball-handler who can drive and make plays.  He was near the top in the SEC, averaging 5.6 assists per game.

Any remaining minutes at the point guard position are likely to go to emerging sophomore Desi Sills, who entered the starting lineup and thrived for the Razorbacks down the stretch last season.

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