Orlando Magic rookie Anthony Black returned to Arkansas on Saturday and was among those on hand to watch the Razorbacks football team host BYU in Fayetteville.
Of course, Black played last season at Arkansas, and he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team after averaging 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.1 steals. He was the only player to rank inside the top 25 in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocks (22).
Unfortunately, Black wasn’t treated to a win by the home team.
BYU knocked off Arkansas, 38-31, to improve to 3-0. The Cougars overcame a 10-point deficit late in the third quarter to drop the Razorbacks to 2-1.
Pro Hog Anthony Black @AnthonyBlack24_ posin' w/a Hog fan in front of the student section on Sat @ RRS in Fayetteville as Football Hogs (2-0) are approaching kickoff vs. BYU (2-0) on ESPN2 …
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— Kevin McPherson (@ARHoopScoop) September 16, 2023
Black debuted with the Magic in the NBA Summer League, averaging 11 points, 8.7 rebounds, four assists and two steals on 40.6% shooting from the field in three games. He had his best game on July 8: 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals.
The Magic open the preseason on Oct. 10 at New Orleans.
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