Top-35 recruit JJ Andrews, stays home, commits to Arkansas

JJ Andrews has decided to remain in his home state of Arkansas and commit to John Calipari and the Razorbacks, he told On3.

The 6-foot-6 shooting guard out of Little Rock Christian Academy (AR) is the No. 1 ranked player in the state. The junior has already put together an impressive high school résumé that includes Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time state champion, 16U Peach Jam champion, and MaxPreps All-American.

Andrews on why he chose Arkansas

JJ Andrews discussed his decision to choose the Razorbacks with On3.

“I feel like Arkansas is ultimately a great fit for me,” he said. “They operate like professionals every day and I feel like I will be competing against the best of the best everyday in practice. I feel like we have a great chance to win a national championship.”

Andrews, a four-star prospect in the 2026 class, chooses Arkansas over LSU and Missouri, but also received offers from programs like Oklahoma, Marquette, and more.

Shawn Andrews, the father of JJ, was an All-American offensive lineman for Arkansas in the early 2000s. He went on to have a successful career in the NFL that included two-time Pro Bowl selections (2006, 2007). He is also in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

He is the No. 32 overall recruit in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He’s also the No. 7 shooting guard prospect and the No. 1 player in Arkansas. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Andrews was a top performer at USA Basketball

Earlier this spring at USA Basketball, On3’s Jamie Shaw found JJ Andrews to be a standout:

“JJ Andrews has a physical presence and knows how to use that for production. While he might not be the most explosive athlete or the best shooter in the gym, he is comfortable on the ball, and he has a nose for an extra possession. He is one of the ones where you look at his stat line at the end of the game and get a full understanding of how much he affects play.”

According to Synergy, Andrews was the most efficient scorer in Session One of the EYBL Circuit, averaging 19.7 points per game on nearly 72% from the field.