Where does Arkansas basketball’s recruiting class rank after signing Springdale’s Isaiah Sealy?

Arkansas basketball didn’t have to leave its own backyard to land its third top-100 recruit of the current cycle.

Four-star small forward Isaiah Sealy signed with John Calipari and the Razorbacks Saturday, choosing Arkansas over Ole Miss, Boston College and California. Sealy is a senior at Springdale High School, just 15 miles north of Bud Walton Arena.

Sealy is now the third signee in the Hogs’ 2025 class, joining five-star guards Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas. According to the 247Sports.composite, Sealy is ranked No. 70 in the country, No. 15 among small forwards nationally and the best recruit in his class out of Arkansas.

According to 247Sports, Calipari’s first recruiting haul ranked third in the country, just behind Duke and Alabama.

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After obtaining Sealy’s signature, the Razorbacks sit fourth in the 2025 class rankings compiled by 247Sports. Duke, UConn and Kansas make up the top three.

Arkansas also has room to rise even higher in those rankings. The Blue Devils and Huskies both already have four commits, while Arkansas only has three. It’s unclear how many high school recruits Calipari wants to bring to Fayetteville, with the transfer portal another avenue to mold next year’s roster, but the class will likely add at least one more signee.

Nov 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Baylor Bears at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Sealy is also the first player from an Arkansas high school to sign for Calipari since his arrival at the school. At Kentucky, Calipari famously pulled a five-star Malik Monk out of Bentonville High School.

At 6-foot-7, Sealy is a versatile player who is at his best using his athleticism to attack the basket. He spent time as the Bulldogs’ point guard last…

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Author : Ft. Smith Southwest Times Record

Publish date : 2024-11-18 10:31:00

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