The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team has secured commitments from three highly touted freshman forwards for the 2025 season, bolstering their frontcourt and enhancing their national recruiting profile.
Meleek Thomas, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Pittsburgh, is the standout of the trio. Ranked No. 9 in the ESPN 100 and No. 2 at his position, Thomas chose Arkansas over UConn and his hometown school, Pittsburgh. Known for his scoring prowess and clutch performances, he averaged 25 points and 12 rebounds in his senior season citeturn0search4.
Joining Thomas is Adou Thiero, a 6-foot-8 forward who transferred from Kentucky. Thiero brings versatility and experience to the Razorbacks, having played for the Wildcats in the SEC citeturn0search19.
The third signee is Jonas Aidoo, a 6-foot-11 power forward/center who transferred from Tennessee. Aidoo adds size and depth to the Razorbacks’ frontcourt, having been named to the Second-Team All-SEC in 2024 citeturn0search17.
With these additions, Arkansas aims to build upon its strong recruiting momentum under head coach John Calipari. The team’s 2025 class now includes multiple top-10 recruits, positioning the Razorbacks as a formidable contender in the Southeastern Conference.
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