Swingman Jalen Ricks might be the one in-state 2021 prospect with the most upside.
Ricks, 6-5, 170 pounds, is a smooth operator with length that can score inside and out in a variety of ways while also using his reach to be an effective defender.
He was a key part of the 15-under Joe Johnson Arkansas Hawks this spring and summer.
“Ricks is probably one of the more all-around talented guys in our program,” Hawks chairman Bill Ingram said. “He’s a Power 5 guy. He still has some development to do as far as his body and mentality in being more aggressive on both ends of the floor.