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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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LUBBOCK, TX – JANUARY 26: Matt Mooney #13 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket against Isaiah Joe #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half of the game on January 26, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX – JANUARY 26: Matt Mooney #13 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders goes to the basket against Isaiah Joe #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half of the game on January 26, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /

Wings (Shooting guard and small forward)

Projected Minute Distribution (80 total/2 positions): Isaiah Joe (30), Mason Jones (30), Desi Sills (13), Jimmy Whitt Jr (7)

The two wing positions are interchangeable in Musselman’s “pace and space” offensive scheme.  As far as the starters are concerned, expect to see the high-scoring tandem of Isaiah Joe and Mason Jones to fill those two slots and grab the lions-share of the minutes.

Both Joe and Jones have the potential to be All-SEC performers and should thrive in Musselman’s system.  Joe, in particular, already has NBA scouts attention with his lethal shooting ability to go along with great length and potential for growth.  Expect him to expand his game from “shooter” to complete player.

Jones will look to seek consistency in his junior campaign.  At times last season, he looked like the best player on the team.  He dropped 30 against both Florida and Mississippi State in league play, but at other times he seemingly disappeared.  He has spent the summer transforming his body and is in line for a strong season.

The remaining minutes will likely be split between combo-guards Desi Sills and Jimmy Whitt Jr.  Arkansas is likely to utilize Whitt on the wing at times in efforts to keep him involved while also getting Jalen Harris his share of time running the point.

Desi Sills is the wildcard here that could push for extended minutes.  He came on very strong late in the season and has received rave reviews from coach Musselman and his staff.  The left-handed guard is a knock-down shooter from beyond the arc (46% last season) and has a reputation as a lock-down defender and one of the hardest workers on the team.

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