Arkansas lands 2nd top-25 prospect in Fall
Five-star center Baye Fall revealed his commitment to Arkansas on Tuesday, providing the Razorbacks their 2nd top-25 prospect of the class and their fifth in the last two years.Fall selected Arkansas over Auburn, Rutgers and Seton Hall. He visited each of his finalists in the fall.” It was actually difficult, “Fall stated
at his announcement ceremony.” I heavily thought about every school in my top 4, however in the end I had to do what’s best for me. Not only did Arkansas recruit me the longest and most consistently, but they play in a conference that I truly like in the SEC. Plus, they understand how to take guys to the pros, which is where I eventually want to be. They can help me get it best and help me get to the next level.” A 6-foot-11 center who attends Accelerated Schools(Colorado
), Fall is ranked No. 20 in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2023. He’s thought about the third-best center in the country.After averaging 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 9 Grind Session games last season for Denver Prep, Fall is off to another strong start. In two early-season games previously this month at the MN Shorty Classic on the Grind Session circuit, Fall had 13 points, 14 rebounds, four helps and 4 blocks in the opener and 19 points and 8 rebounds in the second game versus Balboa School.Fall’s physical tools are remarkable. A big man with a popular combination of speed, length and strong vertical bounce, Fall also demonstrates active lateral foot speed that allows him to cover the ball or hedge on ball-screens. At this phase of his profession, his biggest effect is as a paint protector. His rim defense and help defense can be a major asset.Active on both ends of the flooring, Fall can easily score on fast-break and second-chance opportunities, in addition to drop-off travels through contact. His next step is to refine a low-post and back-to-the-basket game while establishing a complementary brief face-up game.Fall signs up with top-25 guard Layden Blocker in Arkansas ‘2023 class. Blocker is a rapid point guard who loves to utilize his quickness to press the ball and put pressure on opposing defenses. With at least three possible NBA draft picks on this season’s lineup– freshmen Nick Smith Jr., Anthony Black and Jordan Walsh– both Fall and Blocker might find themselves with extended roles early in Fayetteville.Fall’s commitment likewise gives Arkansas a top-25 recruiting class for the 3rd time in four seasons, with Eric Musselman drawing in the No. 5 class in 2020 and the No. 2 class in 2022. ESPN’s Paul Biancardi added to this story.