Top 10 Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball Players of All Time!

Arkansas has a rich basketball history, producing some of the best players in college and professional basketball. Here’s a detailed ranking of the top 10 Arkansas Razorbacks basketball players of all time based on their impact, college success, and professional careers.

1. Sidney Moncrief (1975-1979)

• Position: Shooting Guard

• College Highlights:

  • Led Arkansas to the 1978 Final Four.

  • Two-time Consensus All-American (1978, 1979).

  • Averaged 16.9 PPG and 8.3 RPG during his college career.

• NBA Career:

  • 5-time NBA All-Star, 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

  • Played 10 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.

  • Known as one of the best two-way guards in NBA history.

Sidney Moncrief Arkansas Basketball Highlights

2. Corliss Williamson (1992-1995)

• Position: Power Forward

• College Highlights:

  • Led Arkansas to its first NCAA Championship in 1994.

  • Named NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1994).

  • SEC Player of the Year (1994, 1995).

• NBA Career:

  • Played 12 seasons in the NBA.

  • Won the 2002 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award.

  • Key contributor to the 2004 Detroit Pistons NBA Championship team.

#1 Arkansas vs. Tulsa 12/23/1993

3. Joe Johnson (1999-2001)

• Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

• College Highlights:

  • SEC Freshman of the Year (2000).

  • Averaged 14.2 PPG and 6.2 RPG in two seasons.

• NBA Career:

  • 7-time NBA All-Star.

  • Over 20,000 career points in the NBA.

  • Known for his clutch performances and isolation scoring ability.

Joe Johnson Arkansas Highlights

4. Todd Day (1988-1992)

• Position: Shooting Guard

• College Highlights:

  • Arkansas’ all-time leading scorer (2,395 points).

  • Consensus First-Team All-American (1992).

  • Led Razorbacks to the 1990 Final Four.

• NBA Career:

  • Played 7 seasons in the NBA.

  • Averaged 12.3 PPG in his best NBA season.

Todd Day Arkansas Basketball [1988-1992] Highlights

5. Ronnie Brewer (2003-2006)

• Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

• College Highlights:

  • First-Team All-SEC (2005, 2006).

  • Averaged 18.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG in his final college season.

• NBA Career:

  • Played 8 seasons in the NBA.

  • Known for his defense and versatility.

Ronnie Brewer Jr. Arkansas Highlights

6. Bobby Portis (2013-2015)

• Position: Power Forward

• College Highlights:

  • SEC Player of the Year (2015).

  • Averaged 17.5 PPG, 8.9 RPG in his sophomore season.

• NBA Career:

  • Won an NBA Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.

  • Developed into a key role player in the NBA.

Bobby Portis- SEC Player of the Year-Remember The Name-Sophomore Highlights-HD

7. Alvin Robertson (1981-1984)

• Position: Shooting Guard

• College Highlights:

  • Two-time First-Team All-SWC selection.

  • Averaged 15.5 PPG and 6.1 RPG in college.

• NBA Career:

  • 4-time NBA All-Star.

  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1986).

  • Holds NBA record for most steals per game in a season (3.67 SPG).

Alvin Robertson Arkansas Highlights

8. Oliver Miller (1988-1992)

• Position: Center

• College Highlights:

  • Arkansas’ all-time leader in blocks.

  • Key player in the Razorbacks’ 1990 Final Four run.

• NBA Career:

  • Played 8 seasons in the NBA.

  • Known for his passing and defense as a big man.

Oliver Miller Arkansas Higlights

9. Daniel Gafford (2017-2019)

• Position: Center

• College Highlights:

  • First-Team All-SEC (2019).

  • Averaged 16.9 PPG, 8.7 RPG, and 2.0 BPG in his sophomore year.

• NBA Career:

  • Emerging as a strong shot-blocking and rebounding center in the NBA.

  • Currently a key contributor for the Washington Wizards.

Daniel Gafford Arkansas Highlights

10. Lee Mayberry (1988-1992)

• Position: Point Guard

• College Highlights:

  • Led Arkansas to the 1990 Final Four.

  • All-time leader in assists for the Razorbacks.

• NBA Career:

  • Played 7 seasons in the NBA.

  • Solid playmaker and floor general.

Lee Mayberry Arkansas Highlights

Honorable Mentions

• Patrick Beverley (2006-2008) – Defensive specialist in the NBA.

• Scotty Thurman (1992-1995) – Hit the game-winning shot in the 1994 NCAA Championship.

• Darrell Walker (1979-1983) – NBA Champion and solid defensive guard.

These players have made a lasting impact on Arkansas basketball, leading the Razorbacks to success in college and continuing to excel at the professional level.

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