Arkansas' Jones, Hall To Transfer

(March 15, 2018 - Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images North America)

According to multiple reports, freshman Darious Hall and sophomore CJ Jones have been granted their release from Arkansas and will transfer.

Hall appeared in 35 games for the Razorbacks averaging 5.1 points and 3.1 rebounds, while shooting 50-percent from the floor and 40-percent from three.

Jones, appeared in 35 games averaging 6.3 points per game, while shooting 37-percent from three. Hall and Jones combined made up around 28 minutes of Mike Anderson's rotation and after already losing both of his leading scorers to graduation, coach Anderson will have some gaps to fill.

Mike Anderson Leaves Missouri for Arkansas

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

After claiming he would stay at Missouri as their head coach, Mike Anderson has decided to leave the Tigers and take the head coaching job at Arkansas.

Anderson spent 17 years as an assistant at Arkansas previously under his mentor Nolan Richardson. After Richardson was fired for controversial statement, Anderson finished out the season.

During the off-season, Anderson failed to fill the head coaching vacancy after interviewing for the job, instead, Arkansas went with Stan Heath.

Anderson then went to coach at UAB, and then on to Missouri.

Anderson spent five years at Missouri and gave Mizzou fans a reason to cheer during basketball season.

He's had a winning record all five years at Mizzou, and three NCAA tournament appearances to go along with an Elite Eight berth.

Coach Anderson was in talks with Missouri about an additional two years to his contract and a raise, but the talks were withdrawn and, in the end, Anderson received a 200K raise and his 'dream job.'

"He was happy. You always want someone to be happy. You do what's best for you. Going to Arkansas was what's best for coach Anderson," said junior Laurence Bowers.

Anderson has once again took over an underachieving program but is confident he can turn things around. "I am extremely excited to once again be a part of this special university and Razorback athletics," Anderson said.

"With continued passionate support of all Razorback fans, I am confident that we will have the opportunity to succeed on and off the court and continue to build on the University of Arkansas' championship tradition."

Arkansas' recruiting class was nabbed as an top-10 recruiting class by many recruiting outlets. His first major job is keeping that talented recruiting class in-tact.

For more CoHoops news follow us on Twitter (@Collegiate_Hoop) or subscribe via email

Mizzou's Defense Impressive in 96-58 Rout of North Florida

Posted by CoHoops DeAnte Mitchell

The 15th ranked Missouri Tigers are notorious for fearsome defense. The Tigers loss talent, but has not shown signs of losing it's defensive pressure.

The Tigers defensive pressure also got them in the record books. Thanks to their 34 forced turnovers against the North Florida Ospreys in a 96-58 victory.

Additionally, according to ESPN.com Head Coach Mike Anderson challenged his team to hold North Florida scoreless for the rest of the game, and that is exactly what Missouri was able to do ending the game on a 24-0 run.

The Tigers defense is very aggressive, and hard to grasp for any team. They are always in your face, fast agile, and can track the ball down fast.

Most of their offense comes from the defensive end and no one has been able to slow down the tough defense of the Tigers.

Granted, it was North Florida, but anytime a team shows dominance by shutting any team out in the final seconds of the game needs to be noted.

Mizzou had a balanced attack with five players in double figures, led by Marcus Denmon's 18 points.


Ricardo Ratliffe chipped-in 16, Kim English had 13, Laurence Bowers finished with 12, and Michael Dixon had 11.

North Florida finished with two players in double-figures. Parker Smith finished with a team-high 17, while Matt Sauey chipped in 14.

For more CoHoops news follow us on Twitter (@Collegiate_Hoop) or subscribe via email