Former Razorback assistant coach Matt Zimmerman joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his insight on Maleek Thomas, how he thinks he will fit into the Cavaliers' rotation, and why he thinks it will be difficult for Thomas to get some minutes at first. He talked about Thomas' strengths and weaknesses and how he thinks the guard can help the Cavaliers improve and hopefully get over their playoff hump.
Matt Zimmerman: Maleek Thomas' game is similar to Sam Merrill's
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: Meleek Thomas #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks goes to the basket against Isaac Finlinson #6 and Harry Rouhliadeff #14 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the first half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.
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