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Arkansas freshman guard Derrian Ford enters the transfer portal

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1 year ago

April 27, 2023

Nov 16, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Derrian Ford (23) dribbles during the second half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 71-56. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

After originally announcing his intentions to stay with the Razorbacks, Derrian Ford has entered the transfer portal. He announced his departure via his personal Twitter account.

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— Derrian Ford (@thetruthballers) April 27, 2023

Ford recorded minutes in 21 games, averaging 3.8 minutes a game. He finished the shooting 40% from the field and averaged 0.7 points, 0.5 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game. With the Razorbacks he recorded 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.

The Magnolia native was a two-time 4A Arkansas Player of the Year in high school and was apart of Arkansas’s No. 2 ranked 2022 signing class as a top 100 recruit according to 247 Sprorts. He led Magnolia High School to three 4A state titles and averaged 23.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3 assists as a junior.

With Ford’s departure, only Joseph Pinion is the only player from last year’s recruiting class projected to return next year. However, Jordan Walsh can still return to school after entering the 2023 NBA draft. Arkansas has 11 scholarships spots filled assuming Devo Davis and Walsh stay in the draft process.

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Austin Farmer

Austin Farmer is the Managing Editor for Hawg Country and the producer/co-host of The Hawg Country Podcast. Austin has been covering Arkansas Razorback sports since 2022 and has written for SB Nation’s Arkansas Fight and Hawgcountry.com.