EL DORADO, (Ark.)— Former Arkansas Razorback Basketball great, Daniel Gafford, was in El Dorado, (Ark.) on Monday for a special program where his jersey was retired.
The former Wildcat started playing basketball late with the majority of his junior high career dedicated to being a drummer. His size and natural ability to be a basketball star was seen by former head coach, Gary Simmons.
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Gafford helped lead the Wildcats to a 28-5 record and an appearance in the state championship game his senior year. He faced off with future Razorback teammate Desi Sills from Jonesboro.