Razorback Brew 1/8: Signing Central

Men's basketball wins at Ole Miss. Plus, we welcome a handful of new Razorbacks to The Hill.

Good morning, Razorbacks! Congratulations to Phil Elson, the voice of Razorback Baseball and Women’s Basketball, on being named the NSMA Arkansas Sportscaster of the Year!

What else is Brewin’ today?

🎥 Go inside the locker room
🏀 Men’s basketball wins at Ole Miss
🐗 And so much more! 

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Hot Hogs. The 15th-ranked Razorback men’s basketball team beat Ole Miss 94-87 on the road last night! The Hogs were led by freshman sensation Darius Acuff Jr. with 26 points and nine assists. Trevon Brazile made four of his five three-point attempts to finish the game with 18 points. Arkansas will remain on the road this weekend as they play at Auburn on Saturday.

🔺 Preseason Praise. Razorback baseball’s Gabe Gaeckle and Maika Niu have been named preseason All-Americans by Perfect Game! Relief pitcher Gaeckle earned second-team recognition, while outfielder Niu earned third-team honors.

🔺 Home, Sweet Home. Razorback women’s basketball will host No. 3 South Carolina tonight at 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network+. The Razorbacks last beat South Carolina in Fayetteville in 2012.

✍️ SIGNING CENTRAL

🔺 Hill To The Hill. Razorback football has signed quarterback AJ Hill, a transfer from Memphis. He redshirted during his freshman season under Coach Silverfield, throwing for 223 yards and a touchdown in two games. Hill was a consensus four-star recruit out of Houston County High School in Georgia.

🔺 All That Jas. Razorback football also added running back Jasper Parker. He transfers to Arkansas from Michigan, where he rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns as a true freshman. He was a four-star recruit out of Gretna, Louisiana.

🔺 No Joke. Defensive back Jahiem ‘Joker’ Johnson has signed with Razorback football. He transfers to Arkansas from Tulane, where he made 42 tackles, one forced fumble, and four interceptions last season. He earned All-American Conference Honorable Mention honors.

🔺 Keeping Up With Jones. Arkansas football signed defensive lineman Carlon Jones from USC. He recorded four tackles in his 2025 redshirt freshman season. He was a four-star recruit out of Bay City High School in Texas, where he was rated the No. 17 defensive lineman in the nation.

🔺 On The Hunt. Defensive lineman Hunter Osborne has signed with Arkansas for 2026. He joins the Razorbacks after spending last season at Virginia and the two previous seasons at Alabama. He recorded 15 tackles last year with two tackles for loss and one sack.

🔺 Brick Wall. Arkansas football signed Jamonta Waller, a defensive lineman transfer from Auburn. He did not see action in 2025 after sitting out in 2024 due to a season-ending foot injury. Out of high school, Waller was a five-star recruit and the top prospect in the state of Mississippi.

🔺 Even Steven. Razorback football added linebacker Steven Soles to the defense. He transfers to Arkansas from Kentucky, where he recorded 11 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles last season.

🔺 House Call. Linebacker Khmori House has signed with Arkansas football. He led North Carolina with 81 tackles in 2025, earning All-ACC Honorable Mention honors.

A striking fine art portrait of Tusk VI, the beloved live mascot of the University of Arkansas, captured with exceptional detail and reverence is now available to Razorback fans.

This limited-edition piece highlights Tusk’s powerful presence and gentle personality, rendered with rich texture and timeless craftsmanship. Each print is individually numbered, ensuring its exclusivity and value for Razorback fans and collectors alike.

A sophisticated tribute to a cherished icon, this portrait offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Arkansas spirit and tradition.

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🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

We’re recapping last night’s game at Ole Miss. Plus, the women are hosting South Carolina tonight at Bud Walton!

📅 WHAT’S AHEAD

Thursday 1/8

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. No. 3 South Carolina @ 6:30 p.m. | Tickets | SECN+

Saturday 1/10

🏊 Swim & Dive at Georgia @ 10:00 a.m.
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Rice @ 11:00 a.m.
🤸 No. 10 Gymnastics at Minnesota @ 4:00 p.m. | BTN+
🏀 No. 15 Men’s Basketball at Auburn @ 5:00 p.m. | ESPN
🎾 Men’s Tennis at UT-Rio Grande Valley @ 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1/11

🏀 Women’s Basketball at No. 22 Tennessee @ 1:00 p.m. | SECN+

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