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Arkansas basketball reportedly has its sights set on two Terrences in the transfer portal, including one who helped send an assistant coach to North Carolina.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:03am

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One of the Terrences Arkansas is pursuing, Terrence Hill Jr. from VCU, had a standout performance in the NCAA Tournament that led to North Carolina hiring away an Arkansas assistant coach. The other Terrence, Terrence Brown from Utah, is also on the Razorbacks' radar as they look to bolster their backcourt in the transfer portal.

Why it matters

Arkansas is looking to reload its roster after losing key players to the NBA and transfer portal. Landing one or both of these Terrences could help the Razorbacks maintain their status as an SEC and national contender, especially with the loss of players like Darius Acuff Jr. and potentially Meleek Thomas.

The details

Terrence Hill Jr. is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard who averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds for VCU last season. He had a 34-point performance against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament that led to the Tar Heels hiring away Arkansas assistant coach Chuck Martin. Terrence Brown, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard, averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals for Utah last season and is also on Arkansas' radar. The Razorbacks have had success with similarly-named players like Jaylin Williams and Jalen Tate in the past.

  • Terrence Hill Jr. had a 34-point performance against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament in March 2026.
  • North Carolina hired away Arkansas assistant coach Chuck Martin in late March 2026 after firing Hubert Davis.

The players

Terrence Hill Jr.

A 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard who averaged 15.0 points, 2.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds for VCU last season and had a standout performance against North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament.

Terrence Brown

A 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard who averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals for Utah last season and is also on Arkansas' radar in the transfer portal.

Chuck Martin

An Arkansas assistant coach who was hired away by North Carolina after the Tar Heels fired Hubert Davis.

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What’s next

Arkansas will continue to pursue both Terrence Hill Jr. and Terrence Brown in the transfer portal as they look to reload their roster for next season.

The takeaway

Arkansas has had success with similarly-named players in the past, and landing one or both of these Terrences could help the Razorbacks maintain their status as an SEC and national contender despite losing key players to the NBA and transfer portal.