Jonas Aidoo Joins Arkansas.
Jonas Aidoo, a first-team All-SEC selection and member of the SEC All-Defensive Team this past season, has officially joined the Arkansas men’s basketball program, as announced by head coach John Calipari.
Aidoo (pronounced AY-doo) played 90 games over three seasons at Tennessee, participating in 19 games as a freshman, 35 as a sophomore, and 36 in his junior year. His scoring and rebounding averages improved from 2.1 points and 2.2 rebounds as a freshman to 5.1 points and 4.9 rebounds as a sophomore, and then to 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds as a junior, totaling 629 points and 496 rebounds during his time at Tennessee.
**Arkansas 2024 Signing Class:**
– Zvonimir Ivišić, 7-2, 235, F, So., Vodice, Croatia / Kentucky
– Billy Richmond III, 6-5, 205, F, Fr., Memphis, Tenn. / Camden (N.J.) HS
– Johnuel “Boogie” Fland, 6-2, 175, G, Fr., Bronx, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac HS
– Karter Knox, 6-6, 225, F, Fr., Riverview, Fla. / Overtime Elite – RWE
– Jonas Aidoo, 6-11, 240, F, Sr., Durham, N.C. / Liberty Heights Athletic Institute / Tennessee
### Jonas Aidoo
– **Height/Weight:** 6-11, 240
– **Hometown:** Durham, N.C.
– **Previous School:** Liberty Heights Athletic Institute / Tennessee
– **Social Media:** X – @Jonasaidooo | Instagram – @jonasaidooo
**Accolades:**
– 2024 NABC Second Team All-District
– 2024 First Team All-SEC (AP)
– 2024 Second Team All-SEC (Coaches)
– 2024 SEC All-Defensive Team
– 2022-23 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll
– 2021-22 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
**2023-24 Season (Jr. at Tennessee):**
– Named All-SEC (First Team AP and Second Team Coaches)
– Voted to the SEC All-Defensive Team (only the fifth Volunteer to receive this honor)
– Earned second team NABC All-District honors
– Started all 36 games
– Averaged 11.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, and ranked third in the SEC in blocked shots (1.83 avg. with 68 total)
– Also ranked fourth in the SEC for rebounds per game (7.3) and total rebounds (263)
– Achieved eight double-doubles and was named SEC Player of the Week on February 19
– Had standout performances in the NCAA Tournament, including 11 points and three assists in a win over Texas and 15 points in the opening round against Saint Peter’s
– Recorded several impressive stats, including 23 points and 12 rebounds in a game against Arkansas and a career-high 29 points in a game against Georgia Southern.
**2022-23 Season (So. at Tennessee):**
– Played in 35 games with nine starts, averaging 5.1 points and 4.9 rebounds
– Led the team in offensive rebounds and blocks during SEC play
– Notable performances included a double-double against Alabama and eight rebounds against LSU
**2021-22 Season (Fr. at Tennessee):**
– Averaged 2.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.7 minutes per game
– Made significant contributions during the NCAA tournament and had his best performances against Arkansas and Kentucky
**High School:**
– Graduated from Durham Voyager Academy in 2020 and completed a prep year at Liberty Heights Athletic Institute, where he averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 68 percent.
– Rated as high as No. 21 nationally in the Class of 2021 by Rivals.com and was the top prospect in North Carolina according to 247Sports.
