No Time Wasted Making Decision for Hogs' Nick Smith Jr.

By Andy Hodges,

2023-03-30

At least now Eric Musselman can start putting together next year's team.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – It really isn't a story that Nick Smith Jr. is going to the NBA.

He handled it correctly. It's we in the media that will blow it into a story.

Smith handled it in a social media post, which is exactly what it is.

"This year has been an incredible journey, and I am grateful for all the love and support I have received from my hometown and all the hog fans. I want to express my gratitude to my coach, Muss, and the entire coaching staff who believed in my abilities and allowed me the chance to play for Arkansas.

"To my teammates, who have been with me through the highs and lows of the season, thank you for your support and camaraderie. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and I love you, brothers 4L (for life). To my family and loved ones, especially my mother, father, brother, and sister, I'm so grateful for your unwavering support and sacrifice.

"That said, I am excited to announce that I am declaring for the 2023 NBA draft. Watch this..."

At this point it's just a simple announcement. Nobody really expected anything different, which would have been the biggest story of the month right here just before April Fool's Day.

Some will be grateful it's finally official because they didn't really expect him to be around for a second season. He didn't waste any time being merciful, and now Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman can proceed with putting things together for next season.

There will be more players coming and leaving. We don't know the status of Anthony Black, who is also in some NBA projections to be among the top 10 picks of June's annual cattle auction of players.

It's a grown man's decision and we won't know the answer for several years. Making quick decisions at the age these kids do has effects that don't show up sometimes until they are in the 50's or 60's.

What you make now isn't as important as how much they still have in 50 years.

Musselman is already working on the roster . That much is guaranteed. We don't need any type of press conference or announcement to know it.

And apparently there are players out there wanting to be Razorbacks.

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