The Recruiting Guy

Indiana forward commits to basketball Hogs

Forward Brachen Hazen.

Brachen Hazen, a senior forward from Columbia City (Ind.) High School, has committed to Arkansas and will be a part of the 2016 class.

He arrived in Fayetteville on Monday for an official visit. He's expected to leave Wednesday morning.

Hazen, 6-8, 200, signed with Central Florida during the early signing period in November. He was granted a release from the Knights after Coach Donnie Jones was fired after the season.

He picked the Hogs over scholarship offers from Ball State, Clemson, Creighton, Maryland, Richmond and Valparaiso, He averaged 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds this past season.