College coaches have been known to say freshmen can begin to showcase traits typically found in older players at a certain point during a season.
Arkansas has three who fit that mold in Moses Moody, Davonte Davis and Jaylin Williams.
The Razorbacks’ freshman trio was vital in the team’s thrilling 81-80 victory over Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday. They combined for 27 points on 8 of 18 shooting and 16 rebounds, and routinely made winning plays in key moments.
“(They’re) not just playing but having a big impact," Arkansas coach Eric Musselman said. "I think that all of us can see the growth that’s been made with all of them.