Jaxon Craig

Jaxon Craig | 6’0” Combo Guard | Class of 2028 Top player and combo guard in Arkansas per PrepHoops. Spot-up shooter and elite role player who excels off-ball. Invited to the 2025 CrossRoads Elite Invitational as one of the top freshmen in the country. 3.2 GPA | Des Arc High School (AR) Interest Shown by(not a legal recruit and haven’t played for a coach in person to receive Offers): Kansas – Bill Self Pitt – Robert Blose Colorado State – Tim Shelton, Chris Howell Cornell – Luke Colwell Austin Peay – Joey Heimel, Tim Ward Howard – Kenny Blakeney Abilene Christian – Staff-recommended, Doug Karleskint Georgia – Mike White, Patrick Blake, Ben Gonzalez Rutgers – Steve Hayn UCLA – Nemanja Jovanovic Houston – K.C. Beard Penn State – Jamal Brunt Northwestern – Shane Southwell Washington – DeMarlo Slocum New Mexico – Mike Roberts Utah – Triston Simpson UCA – Brock Widders, Ryan Montgomery Bryant – Bryan Merritt Auburn – Mike Burgomaster Mississippi State – Coach Days Ole Miss – Wes Flanigan San José State – Jeff Strohm Wyoming – Tim O’Flannigan Seton Hall – Andrew Francis Indiana – Justin Bailey Iowa State – JR Blount Providence – Matt Palumbo High Point – Flynn Clayman, Anderson Clarke Texas – Ryan Anderson McNeese State – Robi Coker Syracuse – Allen Griffin Arizona State – Ty Larson Chattanooga – Scott Greenman UCF – Tyson Waterman Missouri – Ryan Sharbaugh UNLV – Justin Hawkins Stephen F. Austin – Jovan Austin Michigan – Drew Williamson, Justin Joyner UAPB – Jeremiah Bozeman and Reginald Rogers. Washington State – Orlando Johnson Minnesota – Aaron Katsuma Iowa – Luke Barnwell Santa Clara – Ryan Madry Clemson – Sean Dixon Florida – Korey McCray George Mason – Lamar Butler Virginia Tech – JD Byers DePaul – Drew Bryson Xavier – Tarvish Felton Vanderbilt – Chris McGraw Saint Louis – Rob Gardiner Oregon – Yasir Rosemond Creighton – Derek Kellogg Southern Miss – Noah Croak Oklahoma State – Brady Priess Texas Tech – Chris Nottingham Arkansas – Harrison Kane Ohio State – Terrence Dials Ohio – Lamar Thornton Notre Dame – Kyle Getter Towson – Parfait Bitee Baylor – Jared Nuness Cal – Anthony Rini, Isaiah Wilkins South Carolina - Eddie Shannon Villanova - Ricky Harris SMU - Jay Morris LSU - Vince Walden Miami (OH) - Khristian Smith Personal: One of the top players and combo guards in Arkansas, Jaxon Craig is ranked by PrepHoops. Known as a polished, high-IQ guard in the mold of Kon Knueppel, he thrives as a spot-up shooter and elite role player who excels next to stars without needing high volume. A skilled ball-handler and decision-maker, Craig has earned recruiting interest from over 65 NCAA Division I programs, including Kansas, Pitt, Arkansas State, Colorado State, Ole Miss, Texas, Syracuse, and many more. Craig was invited to the prestigious 2025 CrossRoads Elite Invitational (Aug. 1–3), signifying him as one of the top freshmen in the country. Off the court, Craig values the relationships he builds in basketball. His best friend, Hudson Goodman, is a standout baseball player with elite upside, and Craig often says that “any college baseball program looking for future talent should have Goodman on their radar.” Class: 2028 School: Des Arc High School (AR) Recruiting Interest: 65+ NCAA D-I programs (full list available)