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Notable Alumni of University of Arkansas

Notable alumni of University of Arkansas include Tyson Gay (Sprinter and American record holder in the 100 m), Ricardo Martinelli (36th President of Panama, 2009–2014) and Veronica Campbell-Brown (Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic medalist).

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  • Tyson Gay 1982–

    Sprinter and American record holder in the 100 m

    Also attended: Barton County Community College

  • Veronica Campbell-Brown 1982–

    Jamaican sprinter and eight-time Olympic medalist

    Spouse: Omar O. Brown (University of Arkansas)

  • Joe Johnson 1981–

    Former NBA player with 20,000+ career points

  • Patrick Beverley 1988–

    American professional basketball player

  • Wallace Spearmon 1984–

    Sprinter specializing in the 200 meters

  • Omar McLeod 1994–

    Jamaican hurdler; 2016 Olympic champion

  • Sandi Morris 1992–

    Pole vaulter, 2016 Olympic silver medalist

    Also attended: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Mike Conley Sr. 1962–

    Former triple jump and long jump athlete

    Child: Mike Conley Jr. (Ohio State University-Main Campus)

  • Wayne Pinnock 2000–

    Jamaican long jumper, Olympic silver medalist

    Also attended: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

  • Tina Šutej 1988–

    Slovenian pole vaulter and world medallist

  • Bobby Portis 1995–

    NBA player for the Miami Heat

  • Rojé Stona 1999–

    Jamaican discus thrower, 2024 Olympic champion

    Also attended: Clemson University

  • Debi Thomas 1967–

    Figure skater, 1986 World champion and surgeon

    Also attended: Northwestern University, Stanford University

  • Alvin Robertson 1962–

    Former NBA player holding steals-per-game record

    Also attended: Crowder College

    Child: Elgin Cook (University of Oregon)

  • Daniel Gafford 1998–

    NBA player for the Dallas Mavericks

  • Sidney Moncrief 1957–

    Former professional basketball player and coach

  • Deena Kastor 1973–

    Long-distance runner, former American marathon record holder

  • Christopher Bailey 2000–

    Sprinter and Olympic gold medalist

    Also attended: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

  • Jannero Pargo 1979–

    Former pro basketball player, Pacers assistant coach

    Sibling: Jeremy Pargo (Gonzaga University)

  • Ronnie Brewer 1985–

    Former NBA player and assistant coach

    Father: Ron Brewer (University of Arkansas)

  • Matt Hemingway 1972–

    High jumper, 2004 Olympic silver medalist

  • Corliss Williamson 1973–

    Former NBA player and Spurs assistant coach

  • Anna Hopkin 1996–

    Swimmer, Tokyo Olympics medley relay gold medallist

  • Kaylyn Brown 2004–

    Sprinter, 2024 Olympic relay gold medalist

  • Gordon Carpenter 1919–1988

    Basketball player, 1948 Olympic gold medalist

  • Sonny Weems 1986–

    Professional basketball player for Jiaozuo

    Also attended: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

  • Robert Pitts 1919–2011

    Basketball player at the 1948 Olympics

  • Earl Bell 1955–

    Pole vaulter, 1984 Olympic bronze medalist

    Also attended: Arkansas State University

  • Jarrion Lawson 1994–

    Sprinter and long jumper

  • Anthony Black 2004–

    Basketball player for the Orlando Magic

  • Darrell Walker 1961–

    Former NBA player and college basketball coach

  • Léolia Jeanjean 1995–

    French tennis player

  • Brian Wellman 1967–

    Bermudan triple jumper, 1995 indoor world champion

  • Jaylin Williams 2002–

    NBA player for the Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Moses Moody 2002–

    Golden State Warriors basketball player

  • Amber Anning 2000–

    British sprinter, 2025 world indoor 400m champion

    Also attended: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

  • Isaiah Joe 1999–

    NBA player for the Detroit Pistons

    Finance

  • Calvin Davis 1972–2023

    American 400-meter hurdles athlete

  • Nikki Hiltz 1994–

    Middle-distance runner, American mile record holder

    Also attended: University of Oregon

  • Ayden Owens-Delerme 2000–

    Decathlete, 2025 World Championships silver medalist

    Also attended: University of Southern California, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

  • Clyde Scott 1924–2018

    Olympic hurdles medalist and NFL player

  • Courtney Fortson 1988–

    Former pro basketball player, played for Arkansas

  • Taylor Ellis-Watson 1993–

    Sprinter, 2016 Olympic 4x400m relay champion

    Also attended: University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

  • Nick Smith 2004–

    Basketball player for Real Madrid

  • Taliyah Brooks 1995–

    Multi-event athlete, 2025 World Championships heptathlon bronze

  • Regina George 1991–

    Nigerian sprinter at the 2012 Olympics

  • Peter Doohan 1961–2017

    Australian tennis player

  • Anton Kokorin 1987–

    Russian sprinter

  • Alistair Cragg 1980–

    Long-distance runner

  • Carey McLeod 1998–

    Jamaican long jumper and triple jumper

    Also attended: The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

  • Nick Weiler-Babb 1995–

    Basketball player for Crvena zvezda

  • Nickisha Pryce 2001–

    Jamaican sprinter

  • Lance Alworth 1940–

    Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver

  • Tyler Wilson 1989–

    Former quarterback, Arkansas all-time passing yards leader

    Bachelor's degree · Marketing, Sport management · Class of 2012

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From Wikidata “educated at” records (including people who attended without graduating), ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions. Degrees and years follow Wikidata and are left out where it has none.

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