FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas junior guard Daryl Macon admits he was a bit nervous Saturday afternoon before taking the court at the Toyota Center, home of the NBA’s Houston Rockets.
But you sure couldn’t tell it as he scored a career-high 23 points. including going 14-of-14 at the free throw line as the Razorbacks downed Texas 77-44 in the Lone Star Shootout.
“Man, it was amazing and I was nervous,” Macon said. “This is a beautiful arena and for me I have come a long way and this was a dream come true for me.
“This is something that I have worked for day in and day out.