# Razorbacks Hype for 2027 Season

> Arkansas basketball team's depth could win 2027 championship.
- Title: Razorbacks Hype for 2027 Season · Arkansas Razorbacks On SI
- Summary: Arkansas basketball team's depth could win 2027 championship. Arkansas men's basketball team's depth makes them a top contender for 2027 NCAA championship.
- Keywords: arkansas, men's basketball, college basketball, nba draft, jordan smith jr, billy richmond iii, abdu toure, jj andres, cooper bowser, jeramiah wilkinson, miikka muurinen, sports
- Source: Arkansas Razorbacks On SI — https://si.com/college/arkansas/men-s-basketball/razorbacks-receiving-plenty-of-hype-ahead-of-regular-season
- Published: 2026-10-14T15:50:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arkansas, men's basketball, college basketball, nba draft, jordan smith jr, billy richmond iii, abdu toure, jj andres, cooper bowser, jeramiah wilkinson, miikka muurinen, sports
## Razorbacks Hype Ahead
Arkansas men's basketball team receives preseason hype for 2027 season.
## Jordan Smith Jr. Projected
Jordan Smith Jr. projected as top three NBA draft pick with potential first overall selection.
## Ron Slay on Depth
Ron Slay states Arkansas' starting five can dominate SEC this season due to team depth.
## Billy Richmond III
Billy Richmond III is third or fourth option on Arkansas team versus first or second on most SEC teams.
## Abdou Toure
Abdou Toure projected to go in NBA lottery with explosive offensive power.
## JJ Andres
JJ Andres another freshman projected to jump in NBA lottery.
## Cooper Bowser
Cooper Bowser will almost certainly start and be drafted despite his age.
## Jeramiah Wilkinson
Jeramiah Wilkinson brings offensive punch off bench for team spark.
## Miikka Muurinen
Miikka Muurinen's development unclear after FIBA EuroBasket 2025.
## Key takeaway

Arkansas men's basketball team's depth makes them a top contender for 2027 NCAA championship.