It must be confusing to be an Arkansas fan during Kentucky week this year. Since the Razorbacks were unleashed on the SEC back in 1992 by the commissioner with the express purpose of stepping up to the king of college basketball blue bloods and knocking the Wildcats down a few pegs,
With John Calipari now leading the Arkansas Razorbacks, it’s worth reviewing how future and past Arkansas coaches have performed against the Hogs.
Mark Pope is not just the head coach of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, he’s also an alumnus of UK. So, when asked about how he feels about former UK head man John Calipari, who brings his Arkansas team to Rupp Arena on Saturday night, Pope had nothing but high praise.
It’s a special week for Arkansas men’s basketball as head coach John Calipari makes his return to Rupp Arena for a matchup with No. 12 Kentucky.
Last season, Zvonimir Ivisic was a constant storyline for UK basketball. How has Ivisic fared this season at Arkansas?
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to host John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks for a Saturday evening tipoff in Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are com
Granted, Kentucky was a longtime blue blood in the world of basketball and Arkansas’ climb to success had come during Sutton’s 11 years as the head coach. He laid a foundation that Nolan Richardson used to add a trophy room that included the 1994 national championship.
Arkansas is about to face its toughest test yet trying to slow down three different shooters that shoot at a clip above 40% on the season (minimum 40 attempts) and a team that is shooting nearly 40% in SEC play. Koby Brea leads the way at 46.4%, going 52-for-112.
Coming off a midweek bye, Arkansas returns to action on Saturday (Feb. 1) at #12 Kentucky. Tipoff in Rupp Arena is set for 9 pm (ET) / 8 pm (CT) and the game will be televised on ESPN.
The legendary former Kentucky head man and the Razorbacks are expected to arrive in the Bluegrass on Friday for the Saturday night 9 p.m. tipoff against Kentucky.
Saturday’s SEC slate includes the Kentucky Wildcats (15-5, 4-3 SEC) facing the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-8, 1-6 SEC) at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN.Buy tickets for Kentucky vs. ArkansasKentucky vs.