Confident Sills packing a punch off the bench

FAYETTEVILLE — Shortly after Arkansas' 86-69 win over Tennessee on Wednesday, junior guard Mason Jones was in a complimentary mood.

Jones dished out praise to sophomore Isaiah Joe, who scored 20-plus points for the second consecutive game since returning from injury, labeling him "a pro." Desi Sills was gifted a pair of NBA player comparisons, too.

In Jones' eyes, Sills is Arkansas' version of Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker in terms of the toughness he brings to the floor. But what about Sills as a scorer of late?

"He’s like (Los Angeles Clippers guard) Lou Williams. He comes off the bench and he’s killing it now," Jones said. "Teams can’t really guard his euro-step. They don’t really know…