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Ricky Council is entering the 2023 NBA Draft.
Council announced that decision on Tuesday morning. It’s not yet clear if Council intends to go through the pre-draft process while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.
Here’s his announcement:
Thank you Arkansas❤️ pic.twitter.com/6LJ6zs7gc1
— Ricky Council IV (@Rickythe4th) April 4, 2023
Council spent 1 season with the Razorbacks, and it was a productive one. He scored 16.1 points per game this past season as he played a major role on an Arkansas team that reached the Sweet 16.
Council, a former Wichita State transfer, also posted averages of 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.
What this means for Arkansas
Council joins a growing group of players expected to declare for the 2023 NBA Draft. Nick Smith Jr. and Anthony Black are potential lottery picks after just 1 season in Fayetteville.
That means the Hogs will have a completely new back court in 2023-24.
One potential replacement is incoming 5-star freshman point guard Layden Blocker. He is one of two 5-stars in Arkansas’ 2023 recruiting class. The Razorbacks are also expected to be active in the transfer portal as they build a roster for next season.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
