Arkansas basketball freshmen Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo will return for the 2026-27 season. Both players announced their decisions on Instagram, aiming for larger roles in their second year.
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Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo will return for the 2026-27 season
Both players announced their decisions on Instagram
Sealy and Semedo were four-star recruits
Semedo will be a redshirt freshman
John Calipari is the head coach
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Two Arkansas basketball freshmen announce they will return for 2026-27
FAYETTEVILLE — Two Arkansas basketball freshmen announced their intentions to return to the program on Friday, April 17.
Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo will play for the Razorbacks in 2026-27, according to separate posts on the players respective Instagram accounts. Both Sealy and Semedo were four-star recruits coming out of high school, and they will be looking to carve out bigger roles in their second seasons under John Calipari.
Semedo will be a redshirt freshman after not playing during the previous campaign. The four-star prospect coming out of Orlando is a native of Angola and was ranked No. 50 in the 2025 class by ESPN. He has previously played internationally for Spain at the U-18 and U-16 levels.
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) fight for a loose ball in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Q&A
Who are the Arkansas basketball freshmen returning for 2026-27?
Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo are the freshmen returning to Arkansas basketball for the 2026-27 season.
What are the backgrounds of Isaiah Sealy and Paulo Semedo?
Both players are four-star recruits; Semedo is a redshirt freshman from Angola, while Sealy is also a highly regarded recruit.
What impact will Semedo have in the 2026-27 season?
Paulo Semedo aims to carve out a bigger role in the team after not playing in the previous season.
Who is the head coach of the Arkansas basketball team?
John Calipari is the head coach of the Arkansas basketball team.
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and guard Rob Martin (3) react in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman hugs his wife, Ellen, after winning against the High Point Panthers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) defends High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) chases a loose ball against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3), forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) and forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) dunks against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) rebounds against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks to an official in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks fans in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) reacts after a play in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) reacts after a play in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) shoots against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) rebounds against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates with forward Malique Ewin (12) after a basket in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) chase a loose ball in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds in front of forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) defends Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against High Point Panthers guard Scotty Washington (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) dribbles against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) is fouled by High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) and forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) defends Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers guard Vincent Brady II (2) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) rebounds against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Vincent Brady II (2) rebounds against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) and forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) fight for a loose ball in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman and guard Rob Martin (3) react in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman hugs his wife, Ellen, after winning against the High Point Panthers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) defends High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) chases a loose ball against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3), forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) and forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) dunks against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) rebounds against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks to an official in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks fans in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) reacts after a play in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) reacts after a play in the second half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) shoots against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) rebounds against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates with forward Malique Ewin (12) after a basket in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) chase a loose ball in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds in front of forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) defends Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers head coach Flynn Clayman in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives in the first half against the High Point Panthers during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball transfer portal update | 3 questions for John Calipari
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against High Point Panthers guard Scotty Washington (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Braden Hausen (15) dribbles against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) is fouled by High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Terry Anderson (5) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) and forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) defends Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) drives against High Point Panthers guard Vincent Brady II (2) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball point guard D.J. Wagner to enter transfer portal | Report
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) rebounds against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds against High Point Panthers center Youssouf Singare (24) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs High Point photos from NCAA tournament game
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Vincent Brady II (2) rebounds against Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
At 7-foot-1 and 225 pounds, there's a chance Semedo becomes a key contributor next season. Arkansas is still hunting centers out of the transfer portal, with Semedo and Furman's Cooper Bowser representing the only two big men currently on the roster. Malique Ewin could return if he is granted a fifth-year of eligibility by the NCAA.
Sealy is a local Hog out of Springdale High School. Another four-star recruit, Sealy played in 19 games as a freshman. The 6-foot-7 win scored 55 points with 11 assists, five blocks and five steals.
Arkansas backcourt pecking order is also unclear. Freshman Jordan Smith Jr. and Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson will likely be starters, and the Hogs are still awaiting a decision from Billy Richmond III.
Two players who will compete with Sealy for minutes are incoming five-star freshmen JJ Andrews and Abdou Toure. Meleek Thomas declared for the NBA Draft earlier this week while still maintaining his college eligibility if he does not receive positive feedback on his first-round projections.
Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him@jacksonfuller16on X, formerly known as Twitter.
