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Anthony Black becomes first Division I freshman to record insane stat vs. Top 10 team
By Rolando Rosa
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Anthony Black is quickly putting his name on the map as one of the best freshmen in the nation. The Arkansas guard made some history Tuesday in the team’s 90-87 loss against Creighton in the Maui Invitational.
Black posted 26 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. The 6-foot-7, 198-pound Texas native became the lone Division I freshman since 1997 to register at least 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in a contest featuring AP Top 10 squads.
Anthony Black of @RazorbackMBB is the only Division I freshman in the last 25 years to have 25+ points, 5+ rebounds and 5+ assists in a matchup of AP Top 10 teams.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) November 23, 2022
Black is averaging 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 53.2 percent shooting. In Arkansas’ first game in the Maui Invitational, Black amassed 26 points, 6 assists, 3 assists and 2 steals in an 80-54 victory vs. Louisville.
Black was considered by the 247Sports Composite to be the nation’s No. 2 point guard and No. 17 overall prospect, while being the No. 3 recruit from Texas.
Arkansas has a 4-1 record heading into Wednesday night’s game vs. San Diego State. Tip off is slated for 10 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN2.
