Arkansas Basketball: 3 reasons why the Razorbacks will pull off the upset vs. No. 1 Auburn

Arkansas Basketball: Feb 5, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jaylin Williams (10) celebrates after making a three point shot late in the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 63-55. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

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JD Notae, an SEC POTY candidate, instantly gives the Hogs a chance

The SEC’s leading scorer and top swiper plays for the Razorbacks, which means— at minimum— Arkansas has a chance to be competitive against the top team in college basketball.

Notae has been playing fantastic basketball during his senior campaign. He leads the Southeastern Conference with 18.7 ppg and 2.4 steals per game.

If Notae comes out swinging and has a good shooting night, Auburn better watch out. When he’s connecting from beyond the arc, he’s extremely difficult to slow down. He is more than capable of erupting for 30+ points.

How Notae performs against the top team in the country will also give NBA scouts a good indication of where he might expect to be drafted in the June NBA Draft, should he choose to pursue that path.

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