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Colorado transfer commits to Hogs

NWA Media/ANDY SHUPE - Arkansas coach Mike Anderson directs his offense against Dayton during the second half Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.

Colorado transfer Dustin Thomas has committed to Arkansas after visiting the Hogs this weekend.

Thomas, 6-7, 225 played in 35 games as a freshman and started six. As a sophomore, he started 11 of 32 games while averaging 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds.

He played at Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, Texas before signing with the Buffaloes in 2013. He will sit out the 2015-16 season before being eligible to play in the 2016-17 season