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5-star Black joins Arkansas' banner hoops class

Arkansas’ prized 2022 basketball recruiting class got better Monday night when Duncanville, Texas, point guard Anthony Black became the third McDonald’s All-American and 5-star prospect to sign or commit to the Razorbacks.

Black (6-7, 198 pounds) chose Arkansas over Gonzaga, Oklahoma State, Memphis, TCU and other programs. He also considered the NBA G-League.

He committed live on ESPN2 during the Powerade Jamfest, a skills competition for players who will participate in the McDonald''s All-American Game in Chicago. The game will be played Tuesday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

Black will join Arkansas signees Nick Smith (6-5, 185) of North Little Rock and Jordan Walsh (6-7, 200) of Branson (Mo.