Meleek Thomas will stay in NBA Draft, won’t return to Arkansas basketball | Report

FAYETTEVILLE — Another five-star freshman with Arkansas basketball is officially heading to the NBA Draft.

Meleek Thomas won’t return to the Razorbacks for the 2026-27 season, according to a report from ESPN. Thomas declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility on April 13. After going through the combine and individual workouts, the smooth-shooting guard from Pittsburgh will keep his name in the draft.

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Billy Richmond III withdrew his name from the NBA Draft on Wednesday, May 27.

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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) get tangled up after a foul in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) get tangled up after a foul in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)

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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet…

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