FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wherever the John Calipari train travels, top level basketball talent will follow him. That seems to be the case yet again as he transitions into his first season as head coach at Arkansas following 15 years in Lexington.
Calipari told 2025 5-star power forward Cameron Boozer that his move to Arkansas is like a large company moving its headquarters to a different town, according to Kentucky’s On3 site.
He had arguably one of the best signing class hauls in 2024 before taking the Razorbacks job in early April. He had a total of six freshmen with four being rated 5-star’s, another in the top-50 and Kentucky native Travis Perry (signed with Wildcats) committed at one point.
Karter Knox, Boogie Fland and Billy Richmond all kept their loyalty to Calipari when he added them to his Arkansas backcourt. The Razorbacks’ three additions helped surge its recruiting ranking to No. 3 for 2024 but it could be a spot or two higher in 2025.
2025 prospects who plan to visit Arkansas this coming season are power forward Koa Peat, shooting guard Meleek Thomas, center Caleb Wilson, center Chris Cenac and combo guard Jasper Johnson. With No. 4 prospect Darius Acuff already in the fold, the Razorbacks’ future point guard will have a chance to personally recruit and promote Calipari’s plan to other top recruits.
Peat will venture to Arkansas Sept.14 for an official visit. as several blue blood programs are in contention for his signature. Wilson will head meet with Calipari at some point this fall for an official but no date has been announced.