Impact Newcomer News Today

Razorback freshman Nick Smith Jr., was named to the John R. Wooden Award, presented by Wendy’s, preseason Top 50 Watch List for the men’s basketball Player of the Year.

Razorback freshman Nick Smith Jr., was 1-of-20 players named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches preseason watch list for the 2023 NABC Division I Player of the Year award. Also, Smith was named the nation’s #1 Impact Newcomer for the 2022-23 season by ESPN.com.