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Top 2026 Recruit JJ Andrews Shines at Peach Jam, Commits to Arkansas
18 Jul
Summary
- 5-star prospect JJ Andrews impresses Arkansas and Kentucky coaches
- Andrews commits to Arkansas, where his father played
- Calipari and Pope observe top talent at Peach Jam tournament
In a recent development, JJ Andrews, a highly touted 5-star prospect in the 2026 class, has been making waves at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam tournament. The 12th-ranked high school player in the ESPN 100 rankings, Andrews left a lasting impression on both Arkansas coach John Calipari and Kentucky coach Mark Pope, who were in attendance to evaluate the top talent.
Andrews, who committed to Calipari's Arkansas program back in May, has been living up to the hype. During the Peach Jam game, the Arkansas native poured in 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading his team to victory. His impressive performance has only solidified the Razorbacks' decision to secure his commitment.
Aside from Andrews, the game also featured other top prospects, including Kentucky's targets Jason Crowe Jr. and Tyran Stokes. Crowe had a standout game, scoring a game-high 36 points, while Stokes, the No. 1 player in the 2026 class, added 20 points.
With Calipari and Pope closely observing the action, the Peach Jam tournament has become a prime stage for these elite players to showcase their skills and impress the coaches. Andrews, who has a year left in high school, has already made up his mind about his college destination, choosing to stay in his home state and play for the Razorbacks.
