On May 28, 2026, I entered the NCAA transfer portal. A month of visits, phone calls, and late nights weighing what I actually wanted next later, I made it official on June 29th: I’m a Razorback.
Why Arkansas
I said it in my transfer portal post: I was chasing two things — a program that could get me under four minutes in the mile, and a place that understood an athlete could be a serious competitor and a serious content creator at the same time. Arkansas checked both boxes better than anywhere else I visited.
- Reigning 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field national champions
- A distance program with real depth at the mile and 1500m
- Two full seasons of eligibility left to chase sub-4
“This isn’t about leaving LSU behind — it’s about finishing the story somewhere that gives me the best shot at the ending I want.”
What LSU Will Always Be
Three years, a 4:01.91 mile that still sits at No. 7 in LSU history, and a Guinness World Record in the three-legged mile with Hugh Carlson. None of that changes. LSU is where I became a real D1 athlete, and I’m grateful for every mile of it.
What’s Next
Two seasons. One number I’m chasing: sub-4. And the same mission I’ve had since I started making videos in a dorm room — bring track and field to people who’ve never watched a 1500m in their lives. New jersey, same mission.
Follow the training, the racing, and the content as it happens — I’ll be documenting all of it.
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