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Future Razorbacks Gafford, Joe highlight Fort Smith Coca Cola Classic

FAYETTEVILLE — The 38th annual Fort Smith Coca Cola Classic gets underway Wednesday afternoon at UAFS’s Stubblefield Center with a pair of future Razorbacks on display.

Action gets underway in the three-day tournament at 2:30 p.m. with Jacksonville facing Little Rock Hall with Arkansas 2017 center signee Daniel Gafford (6-11, 223) and El Dorado testing Bryant at 4:15 p.m.

The other two first-round matchups have Fort Smith Southside and Pulaski Robinson battling at 6 p.m. while 2018 Razorback commit Isaiah Joe (6-2, 170) leading Fort Smith Northside against Charleston at 7:45.

“I think it is a very talented field this year and it’s going to be some great competition,” Fort Smith Northside head coach Eric Burnett said.