BYU, Arkansas Battle for Ekezie

0:00On April 27, BYU just cracked the top 5 for 5 star center Obena Akaze Jr. after his official visit to Provo over the weekend. This big man from the class of 2027 is thinking about reclassifying to 2026 so he can hit the court next season. He turns 18 in May, making him a prime target for programs needing immediate size. He rolled into Provo on Saturday, and word is the trip impressed him big time. That came right after visits to Arkansas the week before, and Louisville just days earlier. His dad's a Maryland alum, and the terps had been in the mix for a while too. Fans and scouts are buzzing because BYU's selling point is simple. He'd walk in as the starting center with zero competition. Over in Fayetteville though, Arkansas looks like the front runner. John Calapari's pulling out all the stops, promising him a shot at starting center on a squad desperate for rim protection. BYU isn't stopping there. They're chatting up several international big men to bolster the front court pipeline.

1:02Sources say the cougars are making real noise in that space. Keep an eye on this recruitment battle. It's heating up fast with the KZ holding all the cards.