Arkansas Basketball: Baye Fall commits to Hogs, Eric Musselman

On3 Consensus five-star recruit Baye Fall has committed to Arkansas.

The 6-foot-10 class of 2023 center out of Denver (Colo.) Accelerated Schools ultimately chose the Hogs over Auburn, Seton Hall, and Rutgers. He also received offers from Texas, Kansas State, Colorado, and others.

He is the second addition to Arkansas’ recruiting class, joining four-star point guard Layden Blocker (No. 28). The Hogs now have a top-5 recruiting class.

Fall ranks as the No. 12 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 3 overall center and the No. 1 player in Colorado.

Fall on his commitment to Arkansas

“I chose Arkansas because me and my family feel it’s the best place for me to accomplish what I want to accomplish,” Fall said to On3. “It’s the best place that can get me to the next level in the best way possible. Going on the two visits to Arkansas opened our eyes. Their play style fits me well. There are great coaches out there. I think I go there and get better and win at the highest level.”

What type of player is Arkansas getting in Baye Fall, in his own words?

“The program is getting a winner and a competitor,” he says. “I’m going to compete until my last breath, help the team win, get far in the tournament, win the conference, and be a leader on and off the floor. I’ll someone that will be there for my teammates and someone that is really coachable. I’m someone that’s going to be there for the people and the community.

“On the basketball side, I bring my defensive presence, versatility, and ability to guard five positions. On offense, I can go to work, be there for my teammates, the coaches and do whatever they need me to do.”

Fall has a message for Arkansas fans.

“I want to tell Hogs fans that I’m excited for my freshman year. It’s going to be a show and it’s going to be a lot of fun. We are going to be out there competing, getting dubs, and I’m just excited to be out there. I’m looking forward to meeting all the fans.”

Scouting Summary

Baye Fall plays with a great motor, and that leads to ample production. He has good size with great length and is very fluid in his movements. Fall has touch that extends out to the three-point line, but his offensive game is still very raw. Fall plays best as the roll man or in the dunker spots. He is a good offensive rebounder, a put-back dunk threat of missed shots. Fall will need to continue adding strength. He does not have much with his back to the basket, and his pick and pop or trail jump shot feels a bit mechanical. Fall moves his feet well laterally and plays with vertical explosion. He is a good shot blocker and is instinctive in the passing lanes. – On3’s Jamie Shaw