Despite loss, Bud Walton atmosphere impresses recruits

Arkansas’ 73-66 loss to No. 10 Kentucky didn’t dampen the spirits of three future Razorbacks or several other prospects that were in attendance.

Big man commitment Jaylin Williams (6-10, 235 pounds) of Fort Smith Northside said the loss stung, but the crowd blew him away.

“It was a crazy atmosphere. The fans were going crazy,” Williams said. “That’s one of those tough games you don’t want to lose.”

Arkansas guard signee DeVante Davis (6-4, 175) of Jacksonville was also impressed with the atmosphere.

“It was a great game and the guys was fighting back, but Kentucky made a good run,” Davis said. “Other than that the crowd was so amazing. Most of the game I was standing up cheering the Razorbacks…