McDonald’s All-American Anthony Black completes Arkansas basketball recruiting class

Anthony Black, a five-star guard and McDonald’s All-American, turned the sixth highschool signee to solidify Arkansas’ greatest recruiting class in program historical past, Razorback head coach Eric Musselman introduced at the moment.

­”Anthony brings so many issues to the Razorback household and makes this general class a various group with many strengths,” Musselman mentioned. “He has confirmed on the highest ranges that he’s deserving of his many accolades. His skillset for an individual of his measurement is uncommon, particularly at this stage of his profession. He has large size and might guard a number of positions. He isn’t solely a wonderful and prepared passer, however he can use his athleticism to get his personal shot from all three ranges of the ground. Just like the others on this class, he has a successful background and is an amazing competitor.”

In accordance with ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals, Arkansas Black’s addition to the Razorback class from this previous fall has Arkansas listed because the second-best recruiting class within the nation, trailing Duke, and the consensus #1 class within the SEC.

Black is the third McDonald’s All-American to signal with the Razorbacks this 12 months, becoming a member of fellow 5-stars Nick Smith Jr., and Jordan Walsh. Black moreover performed with Smith on USA Basketball’s USA Nike Hoop Summit crew and Black has been chosen to play within the Iverson Basic.

Black is a consensus high 25 participant – together with a excessive of #12 nationally on the Sports activities Illustrated high 99 prospects listing – and is rated the No. 1 level guard within the nation by 247Sports. He’s moreover No. 5 on the 2023 NBA Mock Draft (No. 3 faculty participant) by NBADraftRoom.com and No. 8 by NBADraft.web.

Black led Duncanville to the 6A Texas state championship, and he was named the finals MVP. The Panthers have been 35-1 and topped 2021-22 MaxPreps Nationwide Champions after ending No. 1 in its ultimate ballot.

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