FAYETTEVILLE — Au’Diese Toney was arguably the most intriguing early season storyline for Arkansas basketball as it matched its best start under Eric Musselman at 9-0.
In November, Toney, a transfer from Pittsburgh, looked as good as advertised for the Razorbacks, averaging 13.0 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He was efficient offensively, finished 64.1% of his 6.5 two-point field goal attempts per game and produced on a consistent basis despite not being a focal point of Arkansas’ half-court sets.
He put his best foot forward in the Razorbacks’ 2-0 run in Kansas City, earning most valuable player honors at the Hall of Fame Classic after posting 16 points and 9 rebounds per game against Kansas State and Cincinnati.