Arkansas basketball lands first transfer commitment of offseason, 6-11 center out of Furman
By Ethan Stone
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Arkansas basketball has added its first transfer commitment of the offseason. The Razorbacks received a pledge from former Furman center Cooper Bowser on Tuesday morning.
Bowser is a junior who will have 1 season of eligibility remaining with the Razorbacks, and he’s one of the most efficient big men in the portal. Bowser hit an incredible 76% of his shots from the floor last season and shot a lower-than-average — but not terrible — 65% from the free throw line on limited attempts. He did all this while appearing in 22 games, missing half of December and all of January with a toe injury.
As you can see below, Bowser averaged just under 14 points and 6 rebounds per game last season, earning a SoCon All-Tournament first-team nod for his play in leading the Paladins to the NCAA Tournament.
Bowser’s addition is key with the amount of turnover Arkansas has in the frontcourt this offseason. Nick Pringle and Trevon Brazile are out of eligibility, while Malique Ewin’s future is uncertain. The Florida State transfer could request a waiver for another season of eligibility after taking the junior college route.
The big question for Bowser will be acclimation. He weighs 215 pounds despite standing at 6-11, which is on the smaller side for the SEC.
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
