Good morning. Spring is officially coming to an end, but big dreams are set to come true for some of Arkansas men’s basketball’s finest. We’ve got a very special one to put in the spotlight today.

Now, what else did we mix into today’s Brew?

🎥 The Nick Smith Jr. experience
🤸‍♀️ New coach on the block
🐗 And so much more!

🏀 NICK AT NIGHT

Nick Smith Jr. has been preparing for the spotlight his whole life. The hard work is set to pay off in a big way later this week. Let Hogs+ catch you up on Smith’s freshman season at Arkansas.

In this episode of the Hog Pod, host Bo Mattingly sits down with Nick to talk about his journey to where he is now and what he hopes for the future.

Go behind the scenes of a Razorback practice with Nick from before the season to hear what his mindset was heading into the year.

See how Nick’s return fired up the Hogs in the heart of SEC play. Get an all access pass inside his recovery before the team takes on Florida and Georgia at home.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Brilliant Bri. Arkansas softball has added its third transfer of the offseason in Bri Ellis, who will be immediately eligible to play in 2024 with two years of eligibility remaining. Bri spent her first two years not just playing for Auburn, but dominating for the Tigers. She brings a career slash line of .288/.685/.398 along with 96 RBI, 87 hits and 34 home runs. She was named the 2022 SEC Freshman of the Year, and is in the program’s all-time top 10 in fielding percentage.

🔺 Need Some Syrup With That. We’re now 74 days from the start of Arkansas’ football season. The Hogs have a new No. 74 this year in freshman offensive lineman Luke Brown. A native of Paris (Tennessee), Luke was consensus four-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN, and we think we know why. As a senior for Henry County High School, registered 127 pancake blocks on the offensive line. Here’s to serving up more cakes for Hogs, Luke.

🔺 Cardinal Career Move. Arkansas gymnastics staff continues to get stronger as the Gymbacks add All-American and Pac-12 champion Kyla Bryant as an assistant coach. From 2018 to 2022, Kyla was a star for Stanford gymnastics. She finished her run in Palo Alto with 61 career event titles, five All-Pac 12 honors (three on floor, two all-around), and as the 2021 Pac-12 floor champion. She was a two-time AAI Award nominee, known as the Heisman Trophy of NCAA women’s gymnastics, and was a finalist in 2022. Kyla now becomes the Gymbacks’ third assistant along with Chris Brooks and Kyla Ross. Check out her impressive accomplishments off the mat here.

🔺 How do you sum up a legendary career? For Lance Harter, the stats tell the story: 33 years, seven NCAA Championships and 45 SEC Championships. But his impact on the Razorback program — and its student-athletes — goes beyond the numbers. It’s about the relationships he’s built, how he’s treated others, and how he’s represented the University of Arkansas. As an incredible career ends, Lance Harter’s name now adorns the track at the Randal Tyson Track Center, ensuring that his legacy will live on at Arkansas for years to come. Hear Coach Carter’s interview with Bo Mattingly on the latest episode of the Hog Pod.

🔺 Straight Shooter. As a coach, Eric Musselman is one of the best in the game. As a recruiter, he prioritizes honesty. As a student of the game, very few in the business have absorbed more knowledge and unique experiences than the head of Arkansas men’s basketball. Learn more about Coach Muss’ methodology of player development in this interview.

🐗 RAZORBACK COUNTRY

Steps from Downtown Fayetteville. If you book your stay with our friends at Graduate Fayetteville, you’ll be happily at home in Razorback country. Camp out on the generous lobby sofa or hit up our neighborhood watering hole Trophy Room—the perfect spot for pre and post-game provisions.

Upgrade your summer or get a head start on those road trips in the fall with Graduate Fayetteville.

🎧 THE RAZORBACK DAILY

Pro ready. Q and Z take a look at this week’s NBA Draft and why it matters for the Hog basketball program. And we’ve got an extended preview of an all-new episode of the Hog Pod featuring the legend, Lance Harter.

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📅 COMING SOON

Thursday, June 22:

🏀 Razorbacks in the NBA Draft

Friday, August 25:

🏐 Volleyball season-opener vs. Michigan State

Saturday, September 2:

🏈 Football season-opener vs. Western Carolina

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