FAYETTEVILLE — Nick Smith and Arkansas coach Eric Musselman formed a unique relationship during the recruiting process that ultimately resulted in the 5-star guard signing with the Razorbacks.
A projected top-three pick in next year’s NBA Draft, according to ESPN, Smith believes their bond has continued to grow in his short time on campus for team practices and workouts, and away from the floor during team-building outings. Musselman feels the same way.
Prime examples of their connection came last Friday when Arkansas’ men’s basketball team and staff members visited New Beginnings, a self-managed community in Fayetteville that provides housing for those in need of temporary shelter, for a public service outing.