John Calipari lands first big splash in portal at Arkansas: Tennessee big Jonas Aidoo transfers to Razorbacks [Video]

John Calipari’s latest piece at Arkansas could ultimately prove to be among his most important. Tennessee transfer Jonas Aidoo committed to the Razorbacks on Monday, sources told CBS Sports. Aidoo was one of the best defensive big men in the country last season while playing under Rick Barnes. At center, Aidoo averaged 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks on a 27-win Volunteers team that was a No. 2 seed and made the Elite Eight. 

At Arkansas, Aidoo could reinforce his reputation as one of the premier stalwarts in the SEC — and nationally. It’s the first huge portal pickup for Calipari since he accepted the Arkansas job more than three weeks ago. Aidoo is ranked 25th on David Cobb’s list of the best 2024 transfers in college basketball.

Aidoo — a Durham, North Carolina, native — also seriously considered Baylorand UNC. Sources also said his …