Fansided · Mar 15
Arkansas freshman Meleek Thomas focused on unlocking his full potential
Arkansas coach John Calipari works with guard Meleek Thomas (1) during the second half of a SEC tournament semifinal game against Mississippi at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026. | ANDREW NELLES / THE TENNESSEAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesFreshman guard Meleek Thomas delivered one of the biggest performances of the postseason when Arkansas needed it most.
The 19-year-old guard erupted for 29 points in the semifinals of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, helping push the Arkansas Razorbacks into the championship game. It was another example of the scoring ability that has made Thomas one of the most exciting young guards in college basketball.