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Jonas Aidoo commits to Arkansas
Jonas Aidoo has a new home — and he’ll be staying in the SEC. The 6-11 center announced on Monday that he will be joining John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks next season.
Baylor was the perceived favorite here, but Arkansas made a strong push this weekend getting him on campus for a visit. Alabama, North Carolina and Kentucky were also involved.
Aidoo is coming off of his best season yet, emerging as a true offensive threat for Tennessee during his junior year. He averaged 11.4 points per game, shooting 51.5 percent from the field. Aidoo added 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.
Rick Barnes admitted that Aidoo’s departure was a surprise.
“He had told everybody he was fine,” Barnes told the media in an uncharacteristically short response.
Aidoo also entered the NBA Draft, and there’s been some chatter about him wanting to have more freedom to shoot from long range. He shot 20 percent on very limited attempts from three-point range last season, but developing his shot a little bit more could boost his NBA stock.
Tennessee essentially replaced Aidoo with Ohio State center Felix Okpara, who might not be as skilled on the offensive end, but likely is going to bring a little more to the table defensively. The Volunteers have also landed two long wings — 6-10 Igor Milicic and 6-8 Darlinstone Dubar.
Tennessee still has three open spots on the roster left to fill.
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Ole Miss basketball vs Arkansas live updates, score, start time, TV channel
Ole Miss basketball continues conference play with its SEC home-opener against No. 15 Arkansas and coach John Calipari.
The Rebels (8-6, 0-1 SEC) will host the Razorbacks (11-3, 1-0) at Sandy and John Black Pavilion on Jan. 7 (8 p.m. CT, SEC Network). This will be the second time this season Ole Miss faces a ranked team.
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard’s squad will be challenged with shutting down the Razorbacks, who have the best 3-point percentage in the SEC at 39.1%.
Ole Miss basketball vs. Arkansas live score updates
When does Ole Miss basketball vs. Arkansas start?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Time: 8 p.m. CT
- Where: Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford
What TV channel is Ole Miss vs. Arkansas on today?
- TV: SEC Network
- Streaming: SEC Network
- How to watch online: FUBO (Free trial)
Ole Miss vs. Arkansas prediction
Arkansas 88, Ole Miss 71: Arkansas is a talented team with a balanced offense that should have few problems overcoming Ole Miss, despite the Rebels being second in the SEC in scoring defense.
Ole Miss basketball 2025-26 schedule
Next five games
- Jan. 10: Missouri (5 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
- Jan. 14: at Georgia (6 p.m. CT, ESPN2/ESPNU)
- Jan. 17: at Mississippi State (7:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
- Jan. 20: Auburn (8 p.m. CT, ESPN/ESPNU)
- Jan. 24: at Kentucky (11 a.m. CT, ESPN)
Tia Reid covers Jackson State sports for the Clarion Ledger. Email her at treid@usatodayco.com and follow her on X @tiareid65.
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Law enforcement searching for missing Arkansas man in Franklin County
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Law enforcement officials are searching for a missing Arkansas man on the east side of Franklin County, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Daniel Harold Wenger, 26, was with his friends in Bay County, and they reported him missing on Sunday to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. He was added to the missing persons database on Monday, according to FCSO.
Wenger’s truck was found abandoned on Tuesday in Franklin County at Leonard’s Landing, and authorities also located his discarded jacket.
Law enforcement is searching the wooded areas near his car across from Leonard’s Landing and Bay North.
Those with information about Wnger’s whereabouts are encouraged to call FCSO at 850-670-8500.
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