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Arkansas basketball announces signings of twin transfers from Rhode Island
By Andrew Olson
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The Mitchell twins are headed to Arkansas. Eric Mussleman has once again turned to the transfer portal. The Razorback basketball head coach announced the signings of Makhi and Makhel Mitchell, transfers from Rhode Island. Arkansas also shared brief clips of their Rhode Island highlights.
Makhel Mitchell is a 6-10, 245-pound center. A starter for much of the 2021-22 season, Makhel averaged 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Welcome to the family Makhel! #OneRazorback pic.twitter.com/QxACnEBsrr
— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) April 6, 2022
Certified post presence. Let’s GO Makhel Mitchell! pic.twitter.com/gb3wYN2wZI
— Arkansas Razorback Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) April 6, 2022
Makhi is a forward, listed at 6-9, 230 pounds. Like his brother, Makhi also has starting experience. He averaged 9.9 rebounds and 7.3 rebounds per game over the campaign.
Welcome to the family Makhi! #OneRazorbackb pic.twitter.com/WMaE4uk3Ao
— Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) April 6, 2022
High-flyin blocks. High-flyin dunks. Let’s GO Makhi Mitchell! pic.twitter.com/6qkZJopY5S
— Arkansas Razorback Men’s Basketball 🐗 (@RazorbackMBB) April 6, 2022
The Mitchell twins each began their college careers at Maryland and recently completed redshirt sophomore seasons.
Musselman has had great success with players from the transfer portal. Hogs fans hope that continues in 2022-23.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
