Reports: Billy Richmond, Meleek Thomas decide between returning to Arkansas, staying in NBA Draft

Reports: Billy Richmond, Meleek Thomas decide between returning to Arkansas, staying in NBA Draft

Razorbacks Billy Richmond and Meleek Thomas have made their decisions between returning to Fayetteville for another season or remaining in the NBA Draft, according to reports.

Report: Arkansas basketball guard Meleek Thomas staying in NBA Draft

Thomas averaged 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Razorbacks this season.

Meleek Thomas stays in 2026 NBA Draft

Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas has kept his name in the 2026 NBA Draft following strong feedback from teams, according to NBA insider Evan Sidery. The decision finalizes another key entry in a draft class already viewed as one of the deepest in recent years. Sidery reported that Thomas received multiple indications from franchises projecting him […] The post Meleek Thomas stays in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

John Calipari, Arkansas lose star player to NBA Draft

March 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari addresses the media in a press conference during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks will be without two stars from this year’s team. Darius Acuff Jr. is looking like a top-10 pick, and now Meleek Thomas has decided to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. NEWS: Arka…

Meleek Thomas makes final decision on future with Arkansas

Meleek Thomas, as expected, is staying in the NBA Draft and will turn to the professional ranks for next season. With that, Thomas’ Arkansas career comes to a close after a lone season in Fayetteville. The All-SEC Freshman Team member averaged 15.6 points for the Razorbacks last season and will likely be a late first round selection in June. The 5-star Arkansas freshman’s decision comes just after Billy Richmond III decided he would stay at Arka…

Billy Richmond III to return to Arkansas after withdrawing from NBA Draft

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Billy Richmond III will return for his junior season at the University of Arkansas. He made that announcement yesterday. Richmond tested the draft waters of the NBA. The deadline to withdraw was at 11 p.m. last night. Richmond was on the SEC All-Defensive Team as a sophomore last season. He averaged 11.2 […] The post Billy Richmond III to return to Arkansas after withdrawing from NBA Draft appeared first on Stuttgart Daily L…