WATCH: Ricky Council slams reverse dunk over North Dakota State defender
Ricky Council IV just threw down the anvil on North Dakota State. The Arkansas guard beat his man off the dribble and had the perfect angle to cram a reverse drunk down for the highlight of the night.
The dunk came amid a huge second half spark that has seen the Razorbacks jet out to as much as a 21-point cushion after leading by eight at halftime.
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Monday’s season opener is the first chance Council has had to make an impression on the Arkansas fanbase after transferring into the program where he spent two seasons at Wichita State. It’s safe to say he’s done that now.
You can catch the finish to Arkansas-North Dakota State from Bud Walton Stadium live on ESPN+.
Highly touted Arkansas freshman Nick Smith out vs. North Dakota State
Guard Nick Smith Jr. was the top-ranked guy Musselman brought in this cycle, with Arkansas fans eagerly waiting to see him in action. They will have to wait a bit longer, with Smith reportedly out of the season opener against North Dakota State.
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According to Jeff Goodman of Stadium, Smith is dealing with a “minor knee injury” and cannot play for Arkansas on Monday night. Goodman said there is no serious concern over the freshman’s long-term health, saying Smith “shouldn’t miss much time.”
Smith was ranked the No. 3 player coming out of high school by the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting services. He attended North Little Rock High School, being an in-state win for Musselman. The hope is the high school projection translates well in the college game, leading the Razorbacks and possibly winning some hardware.
Of course, those are goals for the future. For now, getting his knee healthy and back on the court as soon as possible is priority No. 1. Once Smith is able to make his full debut, one of the top freshmen in the country will get to showcase his talents.