Davion Thompson committed to Arkansas for the class of 2027 on Wednesday.

Thompson, who is the No. 27 recruit in the ESPN 100, selected Arkansas over Baylor, Michigan, and Vanderbilt.

Thompson said that his relationship with John Calipari made the difference.

"Coach Cal has done it at the highest level and for a long time. He has helped a lot of guards reach their goals," Thompson said. "Coach Cal is real. He's a great coach, he is honest, and he cares about his players on and off the court."

Thompson is Calipari's first recruit of the 2027 class.