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Trevon Brazile to return to Arkansas after withdrawing from 2024 NBA draft

Trevon Brazile will return to Arkansas and play for head coach John Calipari for his senior year after withdrawing from the NBA draft.

Trevon Brazile will return to Arkansas and play for head coach John Calipari for his senior year after withdrawing from the 2024 NBA draft, the program announced.

Brazile tested the predraft process last month while maintaining his college eligibility. He averaged four points, 1.5 rebounds and one assist in two scrimmage games and registered the fifth-highest max vertical jump (41 inches) at the draft combine in Chicago, Illinois.

The 6-foot-10 forward initially indicated he was committed to remaining in the draft but eventually entered the transfer portal on May 1. After gauging the market, Brazile will remain with the Razorbacks and run it back next season.

Brazile averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 48.8% shooting from the field in 26 games this past season with the Razorbacks. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 19 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks on Nov. 29 in a win over Duke.

He joins a talented inaugural roster under Calipari, who secured commitments from former Kentucky players DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero and Zvonimir Iviơić while also adding Johnell Davis (FAU) and Jonas Aidoo (Tennessee) via the transfer portal.

Calipari also signed top-25 prospects Boogie Fland (No. 20), Karter Knox (No. 23) and Billy Richmond (No. 25). The program was ranked as the third-best recruiting class in 2024, according to 247Sports.

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Arkansas basketball player won’t follow Eric Musselman to USC

Trevon Brazile will play for John Calipari next season.

The USC basketball program won’t add an Arkansas player in the transfer portal. Eric Musselman will not bring Travon Brazile to Los Angeles. News broke on Tuesday afternoon that Brazile will stay at Arkansas to play for John Calipari.

Razorbacks Wire has more on the story:

“Brazile has played two seasons with the Razorbacks, but, really, only one-plus. He was lost to a torn ACL in December of his first year, 2022-23, after transferring from Missouri. At the time, he was averaging more than 10 points a game and had made his way into talk of being a potential first-round selection.

“He, like much of the rest of the Arkansas basketball roster, never appeared quite right in 2023-24. Brazile ended up playing in 26 games, but averaged just over 8 points per game, as then-coach Eric Musselman said he was working his way back, especially in the early-season.”

Brazile not coming to USC means no players from the 2023-2024 Arkansas roster followed Musselman to Los Angeles. It’s a sign of how that particular team didn’t come together under Muss, which gives the coach a fresh start with the Trojans.

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Trevon Brazile exits portal, will be at Arkansas again in 2024-25

Brazile will be the only scholarship player from last year’s roster back in 2024-25.

Former Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile is once again current Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile.

The 6-foot-10 basketballer’s return was announced Tuesday afternoon. Brazile initially declared for the NBA Draft on April 8 then removed his name from consideration just six days ago.

Brazile has played two seasons with the Razorbacks, but, really, only one-plus. He was lost to a torn ACL in December of his first year, 2022-23, after transferring from Missouri. At the time, he was averaging more than 10 points a game and had made his way into talk of being a potential first-round selection.

He, like much of the rest of the Arkansas basketball roster, never appeared quite right in 2023-24. Brazile ended up playing in 26 games, but averaged just over 8 points per game, as then-coach Eric Musselman said he was working his way back, especially in the early-season.

Musselman has since left, gone to USC, and Arkansas hired John Calipari to take his place. Calipari brought most of his coaching staff from Kentucky to Fayetteville and has landed several former players and recruits to the Wildcats, as well.

Brazile is the only scholarship player on the Arkansas roster from last year who will return.

Trevon Brazile pulls out of 2024 NBA draft, could be in play for USC

USC might not be the favorite for Trevon Brazile, but it can’t be ruled out completely.

Former Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile has withdrawn from 2024 NBA draft. The USC Trojans could be one of the top landing spots for the veteran power forward, for the simple reason that Brazile was coached by Eric Musselman at Arkansas. USC isn’t the favorite in this transfer portal saga, but the Trojans can’t be ruled out of the running.

College prospects who declared for the 2024 NBA draft have until Wednesday, May 29 to withdraw their name from the draft pool if they want to return to college basketball and retain their eligibility.

Brazile averaged 8.9 points, 1.2 blocks and 5.9 rebounds this past season after bouncing back from a torn calf injury in 2022. He joined Arkansas ahead of his sophomore year after beginning his career at Missouri. The rising redshirt junior was projected to be selected in the NBA draft’s second round by many mocks. He has been lauded for his athleticism and NBA-ready frame. In addition to his injury history, his struggle to find consistency during his Arkansas tenure was considered a potential concern.

In the 2021 recruiting class, Brazile was ranked the fourth-best prospect in the state of Missouri by 247Sports and the No. 178 prospect nationally.

Arkansas, USC, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, Miami and Florida State are all potential landing spots for the senior.

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College Sports Wire names Texas as potential landing spot for transfer Trevon Brazile

Could the Longhorns land another former Arkansas basketball player via the transfer portal?

The Texas Longhorns basketball roster is still under construction after losing six players to the transfer portal. At this point in time only three players have committed elsewhere.

The incoming class has a total of five commits with the latest coming on Apr. 29 with former Vanderbilt forward Malik Presley. Could the Longhorns add a former teammate of shooting guard Tramon Mark to the roster?

Per lead basketball writer Andy Patton of College Sports Wire, Brazile could potentially land with the Texas Longhorns and head coach Rodney Terry.

Rodney Terry and the Texas Longhorns lost a ton of talent from last year’s team, including the recent departure of forward Dillon Mitchell who committed to Cincinnati in the transfer portal.

Brazile is a logical replacement at power forward, offering floor spacing and offensive punch alongside returnee Kadin Shedrick at center and a plethora of talented guard additions, including Brazile’s Arkansas teammate Tramon Mark and Oregon State point guard Jordan Pope.

Patton also lists fellow SEC team the Arkansas Razorbacks among the five potential landing spots for Brazile.

SEC basketball transfer rankings per 247Sports

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  1. Arkansas Razorbacks (5 commits)
  2. Kentucky Wildcats (8 commits)
  3. Alabama Crimson Tide (4 commits)
  4. Missouri Tigers (4 commits)
  5. Tennessee Vols (4 commits)
  6. Ole Miss Rebels (5 commits)
  7. Texas Longhorns (5 commits)
  8. Vanderbilt Commodores (10 commits)
  9. Florida Gators (3 commits)
  10. Georgia Bulldogs (5 commits)
  11. Mississippi State Bulldogs (5 commits)
  12. Texas A&M Aggies (3 commits)
  13. Auburn Tigers (3 commits)
  14. LSU Tigers (3 commits)
  15. South Carolina Gamecocks (3 commits)
  16. Oklahoma Sooners (5 commits)

Report: Arkansas’ Trevon Brazile to withdraw from 2024 NBA draft

Former Arkansas junior forward Trevon Brazile will reportedly withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft.

Former Arkansas junior forward Trevon Brazile will reportedly withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft, according to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.

Brazile declared for the draft on April 8. He recently competed in the draft combine and averaged four points, 1.5 rebounds and one assist in two scrimmage games. He registered the fifth-highest max vertical jump (41 inches). He also worked out with the Detroit Pistons.

The 6-foot-10 forward initially indicated he was committed to remaining in the draft but eventually entered the transfer portal on May 1. He reportedly received feedback from team executives that he should play at least one more season in college.

Brazile averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 48.8% shooting from the field in 26 games this past season with the Razorbacks. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 19 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks on Nov. 29 in a win over Duke.

The 21-year-old is ranked as the No. 41 prospect in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports. He is expected to be recruited by the top programs in the country after establishing himself as a productive frontcourt player at Arkansas.

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Trevon Brazile: NBA draft scouting report and intel

2003 | 6’9 | 7’3 WS | 220 LBS Team: Arkansas Agency: Daniel Hazan Best aggregate mock draft rank : 44 / Worst rank: NR 2023-24 stats: In 2023-24, Brazile averaged 3.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 2.8 blocks, and 0.3 steals per game. He shot …

2003 | 6’9 | 7’3 WS | 220 LBS

Team: Arkansas

Agency: Daniel Hazan

Best aggregate mock draft rank: 44 / Worst rank: NR

2023-24 stats:

In 2023-24, Brazile averaged 3.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 2.8 blocks, and 0.3 steals per game. He shot 55.0 percent from the field and 58.8 percent from the foul line.

Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile enters NCAA transfer portal

Former Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile entered the NCAA transfer portal, but remains focused on the NBA draft process first.

Former Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile officially entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday – the final day players are eligible to do so.

Brazile had previously declared for the NBA draft and indicated he was not planning to return to Fayetteville for the 2024-25 season, so entering the portal is likely just a way for him to keep his options open while he gets feedback from the draft process.

The 6’9 forward began his career at Missouri, averaging 6.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25 games. He transferred to Arkansas but only appeared in nine games as a sophomore before tearing his ACL, which cost him the rest of the season and the start of this past season.

All told in 35 games with the Hogs across two years, Brazile averaged 9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 57% on two pointers and 36.1% from three on 2.8 attempts per game.

Brazile’s incredible length and athleticism, as well as his outside shooting and rim protecting abilities, make him a surefire NBA draft prospect – but significant knee issues will give scouts pause.

Still, in a weak draft class a player with Brazile’s upside should get plenty of NBA attention – and a strong performance at the combine could push him back into the first round conversation.

If he doesn’t get the feedback he wants, plenty of programs will be lining up to bring the dynamic forward onboard for the 2024-25 campaign.

Potential second-round pick Trevon Brazile to forgo eligibility, declare for 2024 NBA draft

Brazile averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 48.8% shooting from the field in 26 games.

Arkansas junior Trevon Brazile on Monday told Jonathan Givony of ESPN that he will forgo his remaining college eligibility and declare for the 2024 NBA draft.

Brazile averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 48.8% shooting from the field in 26 games. He scored in double figures 11 times, including a season-high 19 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks on Nov. 29 in a win over Duke.

The 6-foot-10 forward had a productive season after an ACL injury limited him to nine games a season ago. He finished 14th in the SEC in rebounds and ninth in blocked shots.

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Brazile is a potential second-round pick this year. He possesses elite athleticism and is highly effective at protecting the paint with his 7-foot, 4-inch wingspan. He can also space the floor, converting 35.3% from 3-point range.

He will have the opportunity to improve his draft positioning in team interviews and workouts over the pre-draft process. He could also be invited to compete in the G League Elite Camp or draft combine next month in Chicago, Illinois.

The 2024 NBA draft will occur June 26-27 in New York City.

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Trevon Brazile has hired an agent, declared for NBA draft

With his departure, there are zero active players on Arkansas’ roster.

Just a few hours after reports suggesting that John Calipari was set to become Arkansas’ new head coach, forward Trevon Brazile announced that he has hired an agent and is declaring for the NBA Draft.

Per his conversation with ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, Brazile does not intend to enter the transfer portal and is solely focused on the NBA.

I’m 100% in the draft… Arkansas made a big hire with John Calipari. I’m happy for the program, but the main thing for for me is keeping a one-track mind. I am going out for my dreams in the NBA.

Neither Brazile nor his agent have been contacted by Calipari. Even if he did, the 6-foot-10 forward suggests his mind is set.

His departure leaves Arkansas basketball with zero active players on its roster. Calipari will have an uphill battle once he arrives in Fayetteville, but his name alone can draw massive talent to the hill.

No official announcement for Calipari’s hiring had been made as of Monday afternoon. Reports, however, maintained it was matter of time.