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Freshman Fland starts out new year as Hoop Hogs' Razorbacker Hog of the Week

Freshman point guard continues to make a case as Razorbacks most reliable player

ByPatrick Geans|
Jan 4, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) goes to the basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) goes to the basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images | Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

It was an up and down week for the Arkansas Razorback basketball team following Saturday's 72-56 loss to No. 1 ranked at Tennessee on Saturday, and a 92-62 win over Oakland to start the week on Monday. However, Coach John Calipari's most consistent performer over that stretch (and arguably the season) has been freshman point guard Boogie Fland — earning the Razorbackers first Player of the Week honors for 2025.

Fland tied the team's leading scorer Adou Thiero for the team lead in points against Oakland with a 22-point effort last Monday. He also added a team-high six assists against the Golden Grizzlies.

Saturday against the No. 1 ranked Volunteers in Knoxville, Fland paced the Hogs and scored in double figures with 12 points while adding three steals, rebounds and assists each.

For the season Fland, a native of the Bronx, New York who was a top 25 high school recruit nationally, averages nearly 16 points, six assists and 1.7 steals a game. He also shoots 83 percent from the free throw line while shooting 40 percent from three-point range.

Fland was also recognized as SEC freshman of the week in December.

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