Arkansas takes a hit in terms of leadership and potential explosiveness offensively. Can you name the first wide receiver selected in every NFL Draft since 1996? Stats (2019-20): 13.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.6 apg. In learning more about Jackson after he committed on April 1, one of the knocks on him was that he could disappear for stretches and not truly impact games. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports Basketball season will be here before we know it. He indicated his decision was influenced by college conferences recently calling off seasons in major sports because of covid-19. His jumper is smooth as silk, he possesses solid length and has a maturity about him not often found in true freshmen. That, plus what we already know about him (can stretch the floor and shoot the 3, great vision for a big, mobile, high IQ), could put him on the radar of NBA teams before too long. Sills scored 24 points tonight. What's changed: I don't believe Joe leaving impacts Smith too much. Copyright © 2021, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). As I wrote above, I'm a big believer in Jackson and think he will become one of the team's most productive players. "I know a lot of people have been waiting to hear my decision, but this has definitely been one not to be rushed," Joe said. Desi Sills DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. What's changed: The opportunity for an expanded role is there for the young guards. Stats (2019-20): 16.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.7 apg. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. This one is pretty simple. – Arkansas fell into a 21-point hole early in the first half and could no recover to drop a 92-76 decision at LSU Wednesday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Barring something unforeseen, he's locked into a key role. The immediate name that comes to mind is Desi Sills. If he can do that, and hone his decision making and handle, I could see him making a good impression as a freshman. He has tremendous potential. Returners: Isaiah Joe, Desi Sills, Ethan Henderson, Abayomi Iyiola; Additions: Connor Vanover (transfer), ... Outlook: Even amid the uncertainty surrounding the NBA draft, G … He's not a typical freshman. They were equally disappointed on Monday when he had a change of heart and decided to re-enter his name into the 2020 NBA Draft. Hear from Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and guards Desi Sills and Davonte Davis as the Razorbacks' near the 2020-21 season opener. They expect him to be a major part of the team’s success. He’s been there and done that in the SEC for two seasons, and it appeared Sills bought into Musselman’s system as a sophomore, bringing great energy and toughness to the lineup. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Bordelon previously covered high school sports for the Times Record in Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in Springdale. The late decision by Isaiah Joe to enter the NBA Draft is painful, but this is still a team that has the talent to reach the NCAA Tournament. Initial analysis: Outside of Joe and Sills, Henderson is Arkansas’ most experienced returning player. ... who should be immediate contributors. August 17, 2020 Sean02 Articles 0 I figured some news would come out with some players opting to change their minds on the NBA’s deadline which is today, August 17th. Scottie Bordelon is a reporter for WholeHogSports.com. It would benefit Arkansas greatly if he were able to channel that run and provide more quality depth, but he had a difficult time getting on the floor last season with a very short bench. Stats (2019-20): 10.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 0.9 apg. Doesn't mean that can't change, but I still envision spot minutes for Davis. Hear from Arkansas coach Eric Musselman, Adrio Bailey and Desi Sills ahead of the Razorbacks' game at Indiana on Sunday. What's changed: Sills has more experience playing under Musselman than anyone on the roster, and it's not close. University of Arkansas guard Desi Sills came up with his best career scoring game in SEC play Saturday against Missouri after having his worst scoring game in conference play this season Tuesday night at Florida. FAYETTEVILLE – For the first time this season, Arkansas trailed at halftime (40-30) but it out-scored Oral Roberts 57-36 in the second half to secure an 87-76 victory Sunday afternoon at Bud Walton Arena. ... Can you name every No. This is a dang good basketball player capable of beating you on both ends of the court. What's changed: More shots have opened up for a dangerous perimeter shooter. That sounds like a great combination. With time, I think the 5 spot can be his, and opponents will have their hands full. I see him as one of the team's go-to guys offensively from the jump. Part one in a nine-part series reviewing Arkansas basketball in 2019-20 takes a look at Desi Sills' sophomore season. What's changed: I envision Moody assuming a good deal of what Joe brought to the table, and that can vault him into star status. One downside to Smith’s game is that he has been pretty ineffective as a jumpshooter throughout his career. Initial analysis: Moody is ready to not only play right away but be a key figure on this team from the get-go. (AP) Desi Sills scored 14 of his 22 points in the second half to help Arkansas rally from a 12-point halftime deficit, and then hold on to beat Auburn 75-73 on Wednesday night. Desi Sills was feeling it again, driving hard and making the kind of acrobatic shots for which he has made a name at Arkansas. Louisiana Tech shuts out Arkansas in finale, Champs again: Razorbacks win NCAA title on home track, Veteran linebackers not satisfied with progress, Neighbors can't wait to hear team's name called, Hogs emphasize short run game this spring, VIDEO: Woods, Pool recap Day 2 of spring ball, Quarterback, defensive line observations from Day 1 of Arkansas' spring drills. Get the latest news, stats and more about John Petty, Jr. on RealGM.com Arkansas is also at its maximum of 13 scholarship players. Truth be told, I believe he can join Joe as one of the team’s stars. Eric Musselman previews Arkansas' upcoming game against Georgia, Desi Sills' recent performance and more. Will Olivier Sarr be Eligible? In a twisted way, the Texas A&M deserves credit for keeping the consecutive games streak alive for Arkansas guard Desi Sills. Related News. And what about Arkansas’ course of action defensively when he is in the lineup? Last season, he put up better than 14 points on 55.6 percent from 3 over eight games in a non-starting role. If all goes well in recovery, I think he becomes a key piece of this team. According to KenPom, he has a top 5 assist rate in 2018-19 with the Dolphins and finished with five-plus assists nine times. Sills is a leader on this team. Joe exiting the program locks Sills into the starting lineup, in my opinion. One of the coaching staff’s projects this summer was coming up with a definable way to play pick-and-rolls with Vanover on the floor. Sills goes back on attack, busts slump . Sills scored 24 points tonight. Tate isn't known as a scorer, but he showed he was capable at Northern Kentucky. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. They have a great chance to play meaningful minutes. At 7-3 and nearly 250 pounds with a soft touch from the perimeter, he is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. He made 3s, scored in transition, and got to the basket. Minnesota wins NBA draft lottery; Golden State gets No. 2 overall NBA draft pick in the lottery era? The Hoosiers avenged an earlier loss in the year as the two each won a close game at home against the other. Sills doubled his freshman average last season to score 10.6 points per game, while starting 24 of 32 games. Can you name every No. And according to HoopLens analytics, he was efficient at the rim with the Norse. If you've been paying attention to the videos coming out of Arkansas' practices, he brings an abundance of both to the table. Crazy as it sounds, Adrio Bailey has hit more three-point baskets this season than University of Arkansas teammate Desi Sills. University of Arkansas guard Desi Sills continues to struggle with his perimeter shooting, but he's still contributing in a significant way on offense for the Razorbacks. He entered the draft April 20. Below is my original analysis from Aug. 3. But, word is Smith has already improved his touch a bit in just a short time on campus. Under each player, I have added a "What's changed" section to reflect Joe's departure. Robinson is a point guard who is a facilitator (7.5 assists per game at Oak Hill last season). 2019-20 Record: 20-12, 7-11. Can you name every NFL quarterback with a passer rating of 100 or more in a single season? One of the more underrated players on the roster last year, and maybe even the entire league, was Desi Sills. These players may have an uphill battle to crack the rotation. Initial analysis: Williams is one of the new faces I’m most excited by. It would not come as a shock to see them find the rotation, but they will have to compete to earn minutes due to depth. He is expected to pick up some of the slack offensively and be the heart and soul of this group. The first day of spring football practice never includes pads. (J.T. Desi Sills DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. FAYETTEVILLE — Three weeks ago, it appeared Arkansas' 2020-21 basketball roster was set following shooting guard Isaiah Joe's announcement that he would return to school for his junior year. Desi Sills was feeling it again, driving hard and making the kind of acrobatic shots for which he has made a name at Arkansas. Arkansas Basketball: Isaiah Joe departure creates oppotunity for Desi Sills by Tristan Freeman. His voice will be respected even more now. Initial analysis: Joe is one of the premier 3-point shooters in the country and the definition of a team-first guy. Perhaps he can make a jump this preseason, but that is yet to be seen. ... NBA - Eric Gordon expected to miss four to six weeks with groin strain. However, thanks to the roster makeover in the last year-plus, the Razorbacks seem to be built to absorb this blow. While the official season start date will likely be moved back to the week of November 25, teams all over the nation are already practicing and preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. Tracking his workouts on social media, Sills has trained since the end of last season to be a player that the Razorbacks cannot afford to take off the floor. FAYETTEVILLE – The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 17th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC team Thursday with Arkansas junior guard Desi Sills being named to the second team. Justin Smith may be the biggest name of the bunch. I see him as a bench contributor who could shoot into the starting lineup if more-seasoned guards don't bring it. Updated: 11/1/2020 As of right now, I do plan on at least checking out NBA 2K21 for the PS5. With the departures of Co-SEC Player of the Year Mason Jones, Isaiah Joe (he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at No. Initial analysis: Coming off of a redshirt season the coaching staff was encouraged by, Notae will be battling for a starting job in the coming months. Initial analysis: Smith brings experience to the table having played significant, meaningful minutes in another power conference, and elite athleticism (48-inch vertical at the NBA combine). Sills is a leader on this team. D raft E xpress. Joe and guard Desi Sills (10.6 PPG) are the lone returning starters. Stats (high school): 18.7 ppg, 12.2 rpg, 2.7 apg. SEC basketball coaches honored junior guard Desi Sills on Thursday by voting him onto the preseason All-SEC second team. You have to wonder if other guards have elevated in the eyes of the staff in Notae's time away from the floor. With the departures of Co-SEC Player of the Year Mason Jones, Isaiah Joe (he was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers at No. Joe is one of only three - alongside Desi Sills and Ethan Henderson - who have actually played a game in an Arkansas uniform. They also will have three graduate transfer players and three players who sat out last season after transferring to Arkansas but will be eligible for the 2020-21 season. He became Arkansas’ go-to option on the offensive end the moment he pulled his name out of the 2020 NBA Draft. He is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and Football Writers Association of America and voter for the Biletnikoff Award. The original deadline for early entries to withdraw had been June 3, before the draft was pushed back from June 25 to Oct. 16. The question is how much run will Vanover be able to provide? Stats (2018-19): 7.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.2 apg. Desi Sills is the lone returning starter and Arkansas will reload around his 10.6 points per game. NBA Draft 2020: Matching top prospects with needs of top lottery teams. His energy and athleticism is going to ensure playing time. Among 17 basketball players to get preseason All-SEC recognition from the conference coaches, Desi Sills was the lone Arkansas representative. Moses Moody was the crown of the 2020 class and should slide in to the starting rotation with Joe leaving for the NBA. Arkansas guard Isaiah Joe is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and returning to the Razorbacks, the school announced Saturday. Jonesboro guard one to watch – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Richard Davenport: 09/04/2016; Jonesboro sophomore consistent on the court – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Richard Davenport: 09/04/2016; 2018 guard Desi Sills gets offer, commits to Hogs – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Richard Davenport: 09/04/2016; 2016-17 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Junior All-American Team … Hear from Arkansas coach Eric Musselman and guards Desi Sills and Davonte Davis after the Razorbacks' win over the Jaguars. For stretches in Arkansas’ overtime loss at Western Kentucky, sophomore guard Desi Sills was the best player on the floor. 60 in ESPN's NBA draft rankings. If he gradually grows in that area, it is going to be awfully hard to take him off the floor. University of Arkansas guard Desi Sills said he'll be ready to play today when the Razorbacks take on Indiana in Assembly Hall at 5 p.m. Central. I am high on Jackson, a seasoned addition who on top of providing perimeter shooting is likely to bring rebounding, grown-man toughness and flair. NBA Draft. Arkansas lost All-SEC guard Mason Jones to the NBA draft earlier this offseason, ... (California) sitting out last season. What's changed: I still believe Williams is in line to receive quality minutes as a freshman. Desi Sills' University of Arkansas teammates sang happy birthday during the Razorbacks' pregame meal on Sunday. Initial analysis: Had Isaiah Joe opted to keep his name in this year’s draft, Sills would have been the Razorbacks’ most experienced returning player by a long shot. Desi Stills is the lone starter from last year and will likely be responsible for taking over point guard duties. Stats (high school): 21 ppg, 10 rpg, 8 apg. Desi Sills. Stats (high school): 10.7 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 7.5 apg. Like Sills, Smart brings the intensity on defense night in and night out, but his shooting sometimes comes in spurts. The No. G Desi Sills. I view Sills as a starter from the outset, but a case could be made for bringing him off the bench. I'll be curious to hear what kind of impression he has made on Musselman and the staff in the first few weeks of practice. While many say he experienced a bit of a down year in 2019-20 in terms of perimeter shooting, he missed six games and still knocked down 94 3s, which led the SEC. Surrounded by a more talented cast of players, I don’t believe he’ll feel the need to hunt his shot as much, and we’ll get a sense for what he brings to the table as a playmaker. Williams is another forward on the roster who can and will provide a lift from the perimeter. Desi Sills NCAA Basketball player profile pages at CBSSports.com. In mid-September, Desi Sills approached Arkansas first-year coach Eric Musselman with some unfortunate and heartbreaking news. ... who should be immediate contributors. I can certainly see him getting starting nods on a regular basis, but he might have to work his way into being among the five who close games. He does, though, have to become more consistent offensively. He made a name for himself on the defensive end of the floor at Northern Kentucky. Couple that with a knack for finishing around the rim and an underrated ability to rebound on both ends, he is in a great position to play meaningful minutes and have a significant role.
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