Former NBA star John Wall played a pivotal role in helping the University of Arkansas and head coach John Calipari land highly touted recruit Jordan Smith Jr., according to an exclusive report from the Fort Smith Southwest Times Record.
Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star, served as a mentor to Smith during his high school career and reportedly influenced the prospect's decision to join the Razorbacks program.
The commitment adds another significant piece to Arkansas' recruiting class under Calipari, who returned to college coaching after a lengthy NBA tenure.
