Arkansas Strengthens Recruiting Class Heading Into 24-25

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* Marion's Julian Carter signed with Arkansas over the 2024 National Letter of Intent period

Photo Credit: David Nguyen/MileSplit


by Tim Casey - MileSplit Recruiting Reporter

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This month, the University of Arkansas men's track team won the Southeastern Conference outdoor title for the fourth consecutive year. The Razorbacks won their fifth consecutive SEC Indoor title in February, too.

The way the program is recruiting, it looks like Arkansas will stay at or near the top of the conference for the foreseeable future. 

Kevin Bello, a boys sprints recruit from Katy Cinco Ranch (TX) High School, recently signed with Arkansas, as did triple jumper Ty Mathes and hurdler Abdoul Sy-Savane. 

Until a few months ago, Bello was not considered an SEC-level recruit. But in late February, an Arkansas coach reached out to Bello after he ran in the 46-second range in a 4x400m relay race.

Over the next several weeks, Bello showed that performance was no fluke. Several other schools, including LSU and Ariz...