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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. –John Calipari is no slouch when it comes to recruiting, and it is evident as the Arkansas Razorbacks edge closer to signing another top basketball recruit.
For years, Calipari has dominated every recruiting class. That is part of why he is known as such a successful coach. Even in the age of NIL, he is still at the top of his game, as shown by the 2026 class headlined by Jordan Smith Jr.
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Now his chances of landing another top recruiting class have increased for the class of 2027. Third overall recruit, according to 247Sports, Cayden Daughtry has narrowed down his recruitment to 14 schools. While this is an odd and large number, Arkansas seems to be ahead of the pack when it comes to NIL and the chance of being drafted.
Right now the main schools that pose a threat to Calipari are the Florida Gators and the University of Connecticut Huskies. Both schools have recent success and pipelines to the pros.
Other schools in this list that pose a slightly less threat include the Kentucky Wildcats, Providence Friars, and Michigan Wolverines. While all three have either recent success or history, recent changes don’t make them as big a threat to recruiting Daughtry to Arkansas.
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The pitch for Daughtry to become a Razorback is quite simple. Calipari has one thing other schools cannot promise: stardom.
It has always been in the legendary coach’s system that youth takes priority. That is part of why Darius Acuff Jr. became a lottery pick last season. This is something Florida and UConn do not do, and always bring in some age to balance out the team.
Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives to the basket past Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the first half during the men’s SEC Conference Tournament Championship at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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