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Musselman's resume boosted UA's appeal

Northern Kentucky guard Jalen Tate became University of Arkansas Coach Eric Musselman's second graduate transfer in April to announce for the Hogs when he publicly committed Friday.

Tate, 6-6, 180 pounds, averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists as a redshirt junior while shooting 48.5% from the field, 18.2% from beyond the three-point line and 67.6% from the free-throw line.

He was the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year while recording 41 steals and 11 blocked shots this season. Tate, who has the ability to guard 1-3, was named to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team in 2018 and 2019.