Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas basketball ahead of upcoming season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Point guard Davion Thompson announced his commitment to Arkansas basketball on June 10, choosing the Razorbacks over Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt. Thompson, a 5-star prospect from Link Academy in Missouri, is currently in the 2027 recruiting class but may reclassify to join the team this season. He averaged 21.7 points during the Nike EYBL spring circuit and is known for his strong 3-point shooting. If he reclassifies, Thompson will add depth to Arkansas's guard lineup, joining four other incoming five-star recruits.
- •Thompson committed to Arkansas on June 10, 2026.
- •He chose Arkansas over Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.
- •Thompson is a 5-star point guard from Link Academy.
- •He averaged 21.7 points with a 52% 3-point shooting percentage.
- •Potential reclassification would make him a key contributor for the 2026-27 season.
- 2:49 AMESPN NCAAM — Thompson, No. 27 recruit for '27, picks Arkansas
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Point guard Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas basketball, John Calipari
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Top-25 overall recruit Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas
"Davion Thompson, one of the top point guards in the 2027 class, has committed to Arkansas, he told Rivals. “Arkansas felt like home,” he said. “Coach Cal has done it with so many guards before me. I believe he can help me reach my goals.” The 6-foot-2 four-star prospect out of Link Academy (MO) is […]
"Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-1 guard ranked No. 27 in the ESPN 100 for the 2027 class, has committed to coach John Calipari and Arkansas over a final group that included Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.
"Another 5-star point guard is joining Arkansas basketball after Davion Thompson chose the Hogs over Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMJun 11, 2026, 2:49 AMThompson, No. 27 recruit for '27, picks Arkansas
Davion Thompson, a 6-foot-1 guard ranked No. 27 in the ESPN 100 for the 2027 class, has committed to coach John Calipari and Arkansas over a final group that included Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:03 AMPoint guard Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas basketball, John Calipari
Another 5-star point guard is joining Arkansas basketball after Davion Thompson chose the Hogs over Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:01 AMTop-25 overall recruit Davion Thompson commits to Arkansas
Davion Thompson, one of the top point guards in the 2027 class, has committed to Arkansas, he told Rivals. “Arkansas felt like home,” he said. “Coach Cal has done it with so many guards before me. I believe he can help me reach my goals.” The 6-foot-2 four-star prospect out of Link Academy (MO) is […]
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