FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team has struggled to make three-point baskets whether shooting in Spain, Italy or at Barnhill Arena.
The Razorbacks shot 53.3% from the field (147 of 276) during their 4-game exhibition tour in Spain and Italy in August, but they were 16 of 56 on three-pointers (28.6%).
Freshman guard Nick Smith, a preseason first team All-SEC pick by members of the media and projected as a top-five selection in the NBA Draft by several websites, was Arkansas’ top three-point shooter on the tour, hitting 9 of 23.
Last season when the Razorbacks advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for the second consecutive season, they shot 30.