Come fan with us. NCAA Basketball: Which of the 6 finalists will 2021 wing Brandon Weston pick? Jones dished out praise to sophomore Isaiah Joe, who scored 20-plus points for the second consecutive game since returning from injury, labeling him "a pro." It felt effortless. Williams is a three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year recipient and one of the more explosive scorers in today's game. Sills is a leader on this team. Do what you want to do and I’ll play hard and try to provide the team whatever I can.’". The first day of spring football practice never includes pads. Staying static is no place to be on a football field. How loss to Arkansas impacts Mizzou's NCAA tourney seed. LITTLE ROCK — He’s midway through his college career, and one thing Arkansas Razorbacks junior Desi Sills (6-1 combo guard, Jonesboro) has proven is he’s a … Birthday. 2019-2020. Desi Sills was feeling it again, driving hard and making the kind of acrobatic shots for which he has made a name at Arkansas. Musselman said he loved Sills' no-excuse approach in that moment. Buffen (5) and Devonte Shuler Wednesday Jan. 27, 2021 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. It looked as if Joe was going to come back, deciding a couple of weeks ago from the extended NBA Draft deadline on August 3rd. During Wednesday's game, the SEC Network's broadcast picked up on a brief conversation between Musselman and Sills after the guard misplayed a screen defensively. Height: 6-1 (185cm) Weight: 202 (92kg) Desi Sills. EJ Montgomery Enters 2020 NBA Draft; All 5 Kentucky Starters Now Declared, Arkansas Basketball: Analyzing grad transfer commits for 2020-21 season, NCAA Basketball: Analyzing Evansville transfer Deandre Williams final 4 teams, NCAA Basketball: A look 1990s players that have become head coaches. G Desi Sills (6-2, Jr.) … 8.8 ppg. Jones was a reliable scorer. As sometimes the 4th option on offense, Sills at times struggled to find a consistent rhythm, having several poor shooting nights. "He’s playing with more confidence, and he’s been really, really good at home. Desi Sills lobs up an alley-oop jam to Justin Smith. And thanks to a completely revamped backcourt, there won’t be as much pressure on the guards to produce 90% of the scoring numbers since the roster is more balanced out. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images). He has shot 27.3 percent from deep in Arkansas' 10 true road games. The No. Louisiana Tech right hander Jarret Whorff shut down the No. In the Razorbacks' last two games, Sills has posted his top two personal offensive ratings of the season, according to KenPom, at 189 against Missouri and 155 on Wednesday. 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Sills had two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and one assist across 10 minutes in Tuesday's 81-80 victory over Kentucky. He has become much more dangerous from 3-point range recently, too, knocking down 7 of 11 attempts in the last two games. Sills is a player that has shown 40+ DK point upside, even posting a 40 DK point performance vs. this same Auburn team last time they met. "We need to him to have a big road game as well.". 2 seed Arkansas Razorbacks (21-5) are favored by when they play the No. 2018-2019. However, the NBA gave an extended two-week window for players to reconsider if there was any doubt about the upcoming NCAA Basketball campaign. Live Coverage of Texas A&M Aggies @ Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday, March 6, 2021 on MSN Sports 0:18 He is a member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and Football Writers Association of America and voter for the Biletnikoff Award. 7 seed Missouri Tigers (16-8) in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday at Bridgestone Arena, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on SECN. Arkansas Junior. It took two months, but the Arkansas Razorbacks lost another basketball game to an SEC opponent. 0:17. 12/29/98 (22.2 yrs) Hometown. "He told us, ‘Just leave me coming off the bench.’ It allows him to watch the game. Pig Trail Nation. The Bulldogs defeated the Razorbacks 78-77. "There’s not much to be said to a player other than, ‘Great. In Jones' eyes, Sills is Arkansas' version of Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker in terms of the toughness he brings to the floor. 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Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Awarded with a spot in the starting lineup and 30+ mpg available, the 6’1 guard went on to average 10.6 ppg and 3.0 rpg on 43% shooting from the field, along with 33% from deep on 4.5 attempts. The Tigers last led 49-47 on a dunk by Kobe Brown with 9:32 left. Copyright © 2021, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. and Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, LLC (NWA Media). The junior guard plays much bigger than his 6’1 frame might suggest. Desi Sills lobs up an alley-oop jam to Justin Smith. The sophomore is averaging 14.2 points on 58.8 percent from 3-point range in those games, and the Razorbacks are 3-1. Join the discussion or start a new one on the Forums. Desktop Odds; Mobile Odds; Sportsbooks; User Guide; Refer-a-friend Nationality: United States. "Desi’s shooting the ball well," Musselman said. Now we need him to carry that confidence and that bravado into a road game as well. Desi Sills drew the start in Arkansas last game, and put up a dud! LITTLE ROCK — Ultimately, the success of a college basketball team’s season will be judged by what it accomplishes in the postseason. A guaranteed spot in the NCAA Tournament bracket is on the line as these teams look to claim the SEC championship. Desi Sills is the lone returning starter and Arkansas will reload around his 10.6 points per game. Joe was their floor spacer. Probable starters. Mizzou's Pinson splashes a deep 3 from downtown. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that he’ll be the guaranteed go-to player for the 2020-21 season. Davonte Davis and KK Robinson are four-star ball-handlers, while Moses Moody is a 6’6 guard/wing rated as a top-50 prospect. As a reserve in 2019-20, Sills is 4 of 6 in the left corner and 4 of 6 on the left wing. Desi Sills dropped a career high 23 points Wednesday night. Born: Dec 29, 1998 (22 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Jonesboro, Arkansas. Go make it happen.' Sills was considered questionable for this contest due to a shoulder injury, and while he ultimately came off the bench, the junior barely scratched his season-long average 24.3 mpg. Desi Sills lobs up an alley-oop jam to Justin Smith. But it doesn’t leave the program completely empty on the perimeter, as there was another double-digit scorer that didn’t have nearly the notoriety. And when a player says, ‘Hey, I missed an assignment,' you kind of go, ‘Hey, great. Sills, after starting the first 18 games of the season, has provided a needed punch for Arkansas in four games off the bench. Sills … Desi Sills NCAA Basketball player profile pages at CBSSports.com.