When you think of Arkansas Basketball’s 2022 recruiting class, there is no doubt that five-star and McDonald’s All-American [autotag]Jordan Walsh[/autotag] comes to mind.
Walsh is the no. 7 ranked small forward in the nation, and the no. 2 overall player from the state of Texas. He was one of three five stars to sign with Arkansas out of high school, joining fellow Texan [autotag]Anthony Black[/autotag] as well as [autotag]Nick Smith Jr[/autotag].
What makes Walsh stand out? His ability to excel on both sides of the ball. He does so well in both aspects, that ESPN’s Paul Biancardi has named Walsh as the best two-way player from the 2022 recruiting cycle.
My BEST from the class of 2022. @SCNext
Mismatch-Jarace Walker
Playmaker-Jaden Bradley
Mid-Range-Judah Mintz
Powerful-Cam Whitmore
Rebounder-Ernest Udeh Jr.
Sleeper-Julian Phillips
Surprise-Tre White
Team Player-JJ Starling
Tools-Brandon Miller
Two-Way-Jordan Walsh pic.twitter.com/e6MpkZcaJf— Paul Biancardi (@PaulBiancardi) May 23, 2022
Brandon Jenkins of 247sports says that Walsh is hard to play with defensively.
Walsh’s calling card may be on the defensive end where he is disruptive guarding the ball and contesting shots. He has a nose for the ball and looks to control the glass when motivated and he can lead the break after securing a defensive rebound.
Arkansas ended the 2022 recruiting cycle with the no. 2 class in the nation, behind only Duke. Among the class, were three five-stars, three four-stars, and five transfers.
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