Arkansas coach John Calipari landed a dedication from four-star ahead Abdou Toure on Friday.
The 6-foot-5 senior from Notre Dame Excessive in West Haven, Conn., is ranked No. 34 general within the Class of 2026 by the 247Sports composite.
Toure selected the Razorbacks over Windfall and UConn.
“Coach Cal and his historical past was the principle motive I selected Arkansas,” Toure informed ESPN. “The way in which he treats his gamers and the way he cares for all his gamers, alongside along with his vitality, was the distinction. He’s at all times there for his gamers. He’s the kind of coach I can have an open dialog with, and he prepares his gamers for the NBA. I watched the practices, they usually had been excessive depth.”
Toure averaged 15.4 factors and 5.1 rebounds on the Adidas 3SSB circuit this summer season. He was the Gatorade participant of the yr in Connecticut final season after averaging 25.1 factors per recreation as a junior.
Toure joins five-star ahead JaShawn Andrews, who dedicated to the Razorbacks’ 2026 class in Might.
–Area Stage Media