Despite being a first-round pick, Bobby Portis has played sparingly so far this season.
After being taken 22nd overall by the Chicago Bulls in this summer’s NBA Draft, the former Arkansas All-American has made only two appearances, both of which were late in 20-point blowouts.
Portis made his debut in a 25-point loss to the Hornets on Nov. 3 and scored 10 points on 5 of 7 shooting in less than 10 minutes of action. He also had two rebounds.
It was the first time in 25 years that a player scored at least 10 points in less than 10 minutes in his NBA debut.
His second appearance came in a 23-point win over the 76ers on Nov. 9. It was a less productive outing, as Portis scored only two points.
However, he did register his first career assist, steal and block in the game.
The Bulls continue their season 9:30 p.m. Friday against the undefeated Golden State Warriors.
Here is a look at how the other three former Arkansas players in the NBA have performed so far in 2015.
Patrick Beverley – Houston Rockets
Next game: 7 p.m. Friday, at Grizzlies
The season has not been particularly kind to Beverley, who has played in just seven games. He was arrested because of an unpaid traffic ticket on Nov. 11, and then sprained his left ankle two days later.
The injury has caused him to miss three games, but he was able to take off his walking boot Monday. However, there is no timetable for his return.
Stats (per game): 7 games, 0 starts, 16.0 minutes, 4.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.7 steals
Joe Johnson – Brooklyn Nets
Next game: 6:30 p.m. Friday, at Celtics
Johnson continues to climb the career three-point shots made list. With 12 this year, he has 1,724 in his career, which ranks 12th all-time in NBA history. Five active players are ahead of him on the list, but the next inactive player is Peja Stojakovic, whose 1,760 three-pointers rank 10th.
While he continues to make three-point shots, Johnson is making only 25 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc, which would be his lowest percentage during his 15-year career.
Stats (per game): 12 games, 12 starts, 35.3 minutes, 11.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 0.7 steals
Sonny Weems – Phoenix Suns
Next game: 8 p.m. Friday, at Nuggets
After a four-year hiatus from the NBA when he played overseas, Weems is back in the United States and playing in a reserve role for the Suns.
He has struggled, though, and appears to have been surpassed by Arkansas native Archie Goodwin.
Stats (per game): 8 games, 0 starts, 9.1 minutes, 1.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 steals
D-League
A couple of former Razorbacks are playing in the NBA’s Developmental League.
Ronnie Brewer – Santa Cruz Warriors
Brewer took a year off from the game and completed his degree, but was drafted by the Santa Cruz Warriors in the second round of the D-League Draft in October.
Stats (per game): 2 games, 20.8 minutes, 6.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.0 blocks
Coty Clarke – Maine Red Claws
Clarke spent time with the Celtics during the preseason, but was ultimately cut and sent to Boston’s D-League affiliate.
Stats (per game): 3 games, 21.4 minutes, 7.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.3 steals, 1.0 blocks