NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Pros and cons of Anthony Black’s final options

Arkansas Razorbacks

Pros: Perfect fit when it comes to versatility

What makes Black such as unique prospect is that he’s a 6’7 ball-handler who primarily wants to play the point guard position. His size and athleticism are something every coach would love to have but not all can maximize. Head coach Eric Musselman is not one of those folks, as he is one of the best at using lineups filled with versatility and athleticism.

And considering that Arkansas likes to play four guards at once, Black wouldn’t have much of an issue with playing time, assuming that he’s good enough to be part of the rotation as a freshman. Add that he has friends in the 2022 class already committed and that it’s not too far away from Texas, plus being able to play in the SEC is also a key selling point?

Cons: Is there any room for him to be a point guard?

All indications are that Black would like to have the ball in his hand somewhat and not play solely off the ball. But that could be tough for Arkansas to pull off. First off, star guard JD Notae does have one year left if he doesn’t go pro, while sophomore guard Devo Davis has shown signs of promise in the last few weeks (was a rumored transfer candidate) as well. And even Chris Lykes has another year left if he chooses to remain.

That doesn’t even include the members of the No. 2 overall recruiting class, led by five-star combo guard, Nick Smith. And remember, Coach Musselman always lands at least 2-3 transfers each offseason to make sure they aren’t too young. There’s a real chance that Black or a couple of these incoming freshmen won’t see much time on the court, depending on how the roster shapes up.