LAS VEGAS — One of the nation's more highly recruited big men likes how Arkansas Coach Mike Anderson developed Bobby Portis.
Forward Sedee Keita, 6-10, 230 of 22 feet Academy in Greenville Academy in South Carolina has25 plus offers, including Arkansas. He said there's a good chance he'll visit the Razorbacks. He's a big fan of how former Hog Bobby Portis developed while in Fayetteville. Associate head coach Melvin Watkins was at his game.
Keita, who's playing for WE R1 in the FAB 48, is rated the No. 19 power forward and No. 83 prospect in the nation by ESPN.
Forward DeAndre Hunter, 6-7, 195 of Philadelphia, (Pa.) Friend's Central School said Arkansas offered him about a week ago and now has about 15 offers. He likes that the Hogs have had success against Kentucky sand has watched several of the games. He said he'll visit in the next few months. He's playing for Philly Pride in the FAB 48.
Team Thad forward Micah Thomas, 6-7, 170 of Eads, (Tenn.) Briarcrest Christian said his mother's parents, cousins and other family members live in Little Rock and are encouraging him to visit the Hogs. He likes Arkansas' style of play and os considering trip to Fayetteville. He has about 14 offers
The Arkansas Hawks 15-under team is 4-0 in the Adidas Uprising Summer Championships going into play on Friday. The team features two 2018 prospects rated in ESPN's top 25. Forwards Ethan Henderson, 6-8. 190 and Reginald Perry, 6-9, 200 are ranked the No. 13 and No. 11 prospects in the nation.