{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"341. Hoops Newcomer Special: Abdou Toure","description":"A part of a series of exclusive interviews with men\u2019s basketball\u2019s newest arrivals, Matt Zimmerman sits down with highly touted freshman forward Abdou Toure for a candid conversation about the path that brought him to Arkansas. Toure discusses growing up in Connecticut, his family\u2019s basketball roots, and the recruiting process that ultimately led him to choose Coach Calipari and the Razorbacks over some of the nation\u2019s top programs. He reflects on the confidence Coach Cal showed in him from the very beginning, his experiences competing internationally, and the mindset that fuels his relentless, high-motor style of play. Toure also talks about building chemistry with Arkansas\u2019 star-studded freshman class, embracing the challenge of elite competition, and why winning is the only goal that matters. Along the way, fans get a glimpse of his personality off the court\u2014from video games and Fortnite trash talk to his excitement about life in Fayetteville. The interview offers an early look at the energy, competitiveness, and team-first mentality that make Abdou Toure one of the most intriguing newcomers in the Razorback program. -------- The full video version of this episode is available exclusively on HogsPlus.com Follow us on social media! Twitter Facebook Instagram This episode of The Hog Pod is brought to you by South by Northwest Hospitality     ","author_name":"The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly","author_url":"http:\/\/thehogpod.libsyn.com\/","html":"