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Boogie Fland Enters Transfer Portal While Prioritizing NBA Draft

The Arkansas freshman and former five-star prospect signals professional ambitions as coach John Calipari endorses his first-round potential.

Mar 26, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) shoots the basketball during NCAA Tournament West Regional Practice at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Boogie Fland, a standout freshman at Arkansas, has entered the transfer portal with a 'do-not-contact' tag while focusing on the NBA draft.
  • Fland's decision to enter the portal before the deadline keeps his collegiate options open but aligns with his professional aspirations.
  • The 2024 McDonald's All-American averaged 15.1 points and 5.7 assists before a mid-January hand injury sidelined him for much of the season.
  • Fland returned to play limited minutes in the NCAA Tournament, contributing off the bench in Arkansas's Sweet Sixteen run.
  • Arkansas coach John Calipari publicly praised Fland's NBA potential, projecting him as a first-round pick and pledging continued mentorship.