How Former Hogs Performed On NBA Opening Night

With 11 former Arkansas players in the NBA, it's hard to find a game that doesn't feature an ex-Razorback

Jacob Davis | Oct 26, 2023

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – With the Philadelphia 76ers' addition of Ricky Council IV to their roster on a two-way contract, the Arkansas basketball program has elevated itself as a destination for not only top freshman, but also older transfers looking to make it to the NBA. Eleven former Razorbacks are currently signed to rosters around the league. Some have experienced quality starts to their professional careers while others are missing time due to injury. Here’s how each former Hog performed on opening night(s).

• Patrick Beverly (76ers): 14 minute, 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists

• Bobby Portis (Bucks): 19 minutes, 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists

• Daniel Gafford (Wizards): 21 minutes, 6 points, 5 rebounds

Daniel Gafford block
Deni Avdija bounce pass
Jordan Poole finishpic.twitter.com/cuongUJgpJ
— Hoop District (@Hoop_District) October 25, 2023

• Isaiah Joe (Thunder): 22 minutes, 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3-3 from three

Pro Hog & Thunder G Isaiah Joe @zai_joe1 had 14 pts (4-8 FGs, incl 3-6 from 3, & 3-4 FTs), 5 rbs, 2 asts, 1 stl, 1 drawn charge, box +14 in 22 mins in OKC's 124-104 road win over the Chicago Bulls on Wed in both tms' season opener ...

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— Kevin McPherson (@ARHoopScoop) October 26, 2023

• Moses Moody (Warriors): 18 minutes, 11 points, 3 rebounds

Moses Moody is balling for the Warriors pic.twitter.com/EhZugLHAjN
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) October 25, 2023

• Jaylin Williams (Thunder): Did Not Play – Hamstring injury

• Anthony Black (Magic): 5 minutes, 5 points, 1 assist

@AnthonyBlack24_ finished with 5 points, 2 blocks, and 1 assist in his @NBA debut for the @OrlandoMagic #ProHogs pic.twitter.com/gNKsCW7IoQ
— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) October 26, 2023

Not even an hour after finishing his NBA debut, Anthony Black is on the floor getting shots up

Here’s a clip of AB hitting SEVEN threes in a row

The work ethic of this kid is unreal pic.twitter.com/DviHYBTZze
— Wendell Epps (@epps_wendell) October 26, 2023

• Nick Smith, Jr. (Hornets): Played one minute, no stats

• Jordan Walsh (Celtics): Did Not Play

• Stanley Umude (Pistons): Did Not Play

• Ricky Council IV (76ers): Play Did Not Play