Ex-Arkansas PG Boogie Fland exits draft, looking for new school

Former Arkansas point guard Boogie Fland has withdrawn from the NBA draft, ESPN reported, citing his agent Mike Miller.

Fland starred for the Razorbacks over the season's first 18 games but he injured his right hand on Jan. 11 and struggled during the next two games before being shut down.

He missed more than two months and returned to play as a reserve in the NCAA Tournament but the injury affected his shooting and he averaged just 4.0 points on 4-of-18 shooting in three games.

He entered both the NBA draft and the transfer portal after a season in which he had averages of 13.5 points and 5.1 assists in 21 games (18 starts).

Fland was projected as a second-round selection in the NBA draft after once being viewed as a potential lottery pick. He was at the NBA combine in Chicago when he withdrew.

Multiple reports have Fland interested in joining the national champion Florida Gators, who need a point guard after star Walter Clayton Jr. finished his eligibility. Miller, Fland's agent, is a former Florida star as well as a former long-time NBA player.

Fland was a five-star recruit and McDonald's All-American who committed to Kentucky while John Calipari was head coach.

When Calipari departed the Wildcats for the Arkansas gig, Fland requested his release from Kentucky and later committed to Calipari and the Razorbacks.

Arkansas reached the Sweet 16 this season while going 22-14.