When John Calipari makes a move on the recruiting trail, the college basketball world pays attention. And once again, he delivered.
Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr., once considered a near lock for the powerhouse 2026 class at Duke Blue Devils, is officially headed to Fayetteville. In a recruitment that many believed was trending heavily toward Durham, Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks pulled off a stunner.
For Duke, missing on a prospect of Smith’s caliber is rare territory. For Arkansas, it’s a program-defining win.
But this isn’t just about one player.