Arkansas’s high-usage freshman guard who did a little bit of everything
In the 2025-26 season, Meleek Thomas showed why he projects as a pro-level lead guard: he averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 43.4% from the field, 42.0% from three and 85.0% at the line. Arkansas credited him with team-highs in free throw percentage and steals, plus strong two-way impact across 37 games. The appeal is the combo platter — size at 6'5", shot-making, defensive activity and poise in a featured role. If your team wants a guard who can score without monopolizing the ball and compete hard on both ends, he’s a fit.
