First-class G Fland following Calipari to Arkansas

• Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Personnel Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of training experience at Department I

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• ET Luxury guard Boogie Fland, who decommitted from Kentucky earlier this month, is following coach John Calipari and dedicating to

Arkansas.While Fland originally picked Kentucky over Indiana and Alabama, it was the Razorbacks who had actually emerged as the favorite immediately after Fland announced his decommitment.

“Boogie has a high level of self-confidence in Coach Cal that he developed over the last two years. Coach Cal likewise had a terrific relationship with his mom and dad,”said Fland’s high school

coach, Archbishop Stepinac’s Pat Massaroni. “Coach Cal presses and demands the best from his players. John Calipari’s previous players speak and believe so highly of him. Tyrese Maxey appeared to Boogie’s statement at Stepinac back in the fall. That implied a lot to Boogie.”Fland is on a see to the Razorbacks ‘campus, his first trip considering that reopening his recruitment.”He told me his see was amazing,”Massaroni said.”Arkansas is an excellent college town, and their facilities are significant

.”Editor’s Picks 2 Related Fland was one of the focal points of Kentucky’s No. 2-ranked recruiting class, a six-man group that has actually broken down given that Calipari left for Arkansas and Mark Pope changed him in Lexington. 5 of the six employees have

given that decommitted, with in-state guard Travis Perry the only remaining signee.Fland, a 6-foot-2 point player, is the 3rd player to follow Calipari to Fayetteville, signing up with transfer Zvonimir Ivisic and fellow McDonald’s All American Karter Knox. “He is a Hall of Popularity coach who appreciates his players, “Fland informed ESPN when he devoted to Kentucky.” When he provided his Hall

of Popularity speech, his previous players and coaches were up on the phase with him. He only wants the best for you. Off the court, he is a funny guy. He has a great deal of jokes, and they are spot on.

“He informed me this choice was like a marital relationship. You need to say,’I do.’ “Ranked No. 15 overall in the ESPN 100, Fland is the No. 2-ranked point guard in the 2024 class. He was the 15th luxury point player to commit to Kentucky during Calipari’s tenure.Fland balanced 14.1 points and 2.6 assists last spring and summertime on the Nike EYBL circuit with the PSA Cardinals and won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the FIBA U17 World

Championships in 2022. Fland shined in prominent games throughout his senior season, including 23 points in a loss to Montverde Academy (Florida)at the City

of Palms Classic and 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in a win over Don Bosco Preparation (New Jersey) at the Hoophall Classic.He likewise had 17 points and three helps in the McDonald’s All American Video game earlier this month.Fland is a vibrant scoring point player who showed a more consistent 3-point and pull-up jumper at the McDonald’s games and practices. He is exceptionally fast, fast and smart in the open floor and versus a set defender. He has a knack for turning a broken play into a basket. He had fun with more self-confidence down the stretch of the season and in postseason occasions.

At this phase, Fland is more comfortable and natural shooting off a rhythm dribble as opposed to catch-and-shoot scenarios.However, he has actually shown flashes of high-level shot-making capability when he gets in a rhythm. His passing mindset, vision and accuracy blend well with his scoring talent. He needs to defend the ball better and include strength, as he can be bumped off the ball because of his slender frame.