FAYETTEVILLE — Linda Williams isn’t sure who was smiling more — her or her son, Jaylin, Arkansas’ blossoming freshman forward.
Both in Indianapolis but separated due to the NCAA’s covid-19 protocols, they shared a special few moments together following the Razorbacks’ 68-66 second-round win over Texas Tech. They were ecstatic, almost floating, as they connected on FaceTime.
As a result of cheering during the game and celebrating afterward, Linda had lost much of her voice. Jaylin was spent after collecting 10 key rebounds in a memorable postseason performance, but adrenaline carried him through the rest of the night.