Incoming Arkansas freshman Jordan Smith Jr. projected early pick on ESPN’s mock 2027 NBA Draft

Darius Acuff Jr. was a stud for Arkansas in 2025-26, with his successful freshman season in Fayetteville leading to him being taken seventh overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. Jordan Smith Jr. could be the next one-and-done Razorback, if the initial mock from ESPN’s Jeremy Woo for the 2027 draft is correct. The Northern Virginia product, considered the No. 3 overall player in the 2027 class, is already being monitored by NBA front offices. Woo has him going No. 2, a pick currently held by the Chicago Bulls. “Smith is an explosive, high-energy guard who can...