ESPN top 25 prospect Layden Blocker took another step toward his ultimate goal by signing a national letter of intent with the University of Arkansas and coach Eric Musselman on Saturday.
Blocker, 6-2, 180 pounds, of Sunrise Academy in Kansas, signed with Arkansas during a 7 p.m. ceremony at a Dickson Street restaurant. Musselman and his staff have 52 years of NBA experience, and Blocker hopes to use that knowledge to get to the highest level.
“I dreamed about playing college basketball, but the main goal is to play in the NBA,” Blocker said. “This is just a step toward that goal.