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University of Arkansas athletics reporter at nwaonline.com and wholehogsports.com | Formerly of the Evansville Courier & Press and Columbia Missourian | USBWA and NASR member

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Arkansas basketball to face Houston in New York during nonconference slate | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball will be facing Houston at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The game is scheduled for Dec. 20.

Story on the game and what to know about the Cougars: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ju...

10.06.2025 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Report: Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero remaining in NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Per a report from On3, Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero is staying in the NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

28.05.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Karter Knox announces return to Arkansas basketball for sophomore season | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Karter Knox announces return to Arkansas men's basketball team ahead of sophomore season. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

27.05.2025 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Report: Boogie Fland transferring from Arkansas basketball to Florida | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men’s basketball guard Boogie Fland commits to Florida. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

20.05.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commitment analysis: What Arkansas men's basketball is getting in 4-star JJ Andrews | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

What is Arkansas getting in four-star prospect JJ Andrews?

As a junior this past season, Andrews averaged 28.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2 blocks. He was a key part of a state title in his freshman season.

An analysis of Andrews' game: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

15.05.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Calipari touts Arkansas basketball's roster continuity at Little Rock roadshow stop | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Roster continuity is key in college basketball. Arkansas, should Karter Knox return, would have four primary rotation players from last season for Year 2 of the John Calipari Era.

Calipari spoke about roster continuity at tonight's event in Little Rock: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

15.05.2025 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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John Calipari, Hunter Yurachek and Kelsi Musick give Arkansas basketball updates at roadshow in Memphis | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

John Calipari and Kelsi Musick both gave updates on their rosters and schedules heading into the new season during their Razorback Roadshow appearance in Memphis. Hunter Yurachek also gave some details about the Razorback Raffle.

Story from Memphis: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

14.05.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball's Boogie Fland withdraws from NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland withdraws from NBA Draft, now in transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

13.05.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Arkansas basketball's Karter Knox to enter NBA Draft, maintain college eligibility | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

STORY: Arkansas’ Karter Knox going through NBA Draft process while maintaining collegiate eligibility. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

17.04.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*14.2 points, not 4.2. Stupid typos.

15.04.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commitment analysis: Florida State big Malique Ewin pledges to Arkansas men's basketball | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas gained an important front court player in Florida State transfer Malique Ewin. He averaged 4.2 points and 7.6 rebounds this season, shooting 59.6% from the field.

I spoke with Peter Holland to break down Ewin's game and the pluses and minuses of it: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

15.04.2025 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commitment analysis: Arkansas men's basketball lands South Carolina big Nick Pringle | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

South Carolina transfer Nick Pringle brings SEC and Final Four experience to Arkansas. His rebounding on both ends of the floor has been one of his best attributes.

I spoke with Jack Knowlton to break down Pringle's game, positives, negatives, etc.: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

15.04.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Arkansas basketball guard Mason Jones named NBA G League Finals MVP | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Former Arkansas men’s basketball guard Mason Jones named NBA G League Finals MVP. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

15.04.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Arkansas basketball assistant and player TJ Cleveland joins Texas A&M staff | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Former Arkansas men's basketball player and assistant coach TJ Cleveland joins new staff at Texas A&M. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

11.04.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball forward Adou Thiero declares for NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero declares for the NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

08.04.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grading Anthony Kristensen's preseason men's basketball top 25 | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

With the season now officially being over, I decided to have some fun and make some self-deprecating jokes by going back and look at my preseason top 25 and grading each of my picks.

Here's a look at the good, the bad and the ugly: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

08.04.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball ranked in final AP and coaches polls of 2024-25 season | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball ranked in the final AP and coaches polls of 2024-25 season. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

08.04.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball transfer Zvonimir Ivisic commits to Illinois | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball transfer Zvonimir Ivisic commits to Illinois, where he'll play with his twin brother Tomislav Ivisic and for his former assistant coach Orlando Antigua. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

05.04.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland declares for the NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland declares for NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...

04.04.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Arkansas basketball guard Melo Sanchez reportedly entering NCAA transfer portal | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball guard Melo Sanchez reportedly enters the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

31.03.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball forward Zvonimir Ivisic entering the NCAA transfer portal | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball forward Zvonimir Ivisic is reportedly entering the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

31.03.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€ͺArkansas men’s basketball guard Casmir Chavis entering the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

30.03.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas basketball guard Johnell Davis named to NCAA Tournament All-West Regional Team | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas men's basketball guard Johnell Davis named to the NCAA Tournament All-West Regional Team. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

30.03.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arkansas soccer goalkeeper Keegan Smith relishes freshman year, national team opportunities | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas soccer goalkeeper Keegan Smith’s successful freshman season led her to the US national team. She was an All-SEC Freshman selection and a TopDrawerSoccer Freshman Best XI pick.

Her first national team experience was a culmination of years of work: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

29.03.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's next? Five Arkansas basketball stories to watch as offseason gets underway | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Welcome to the offseason.

Here are some of the storylines to watch for the Arkansas men's basketball team as John Calipari and his staff get their first full offseason in Fayetteville: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

28.03.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Offensive rebounding woes help end Arkansas basketball's season at Sweet 16 | Whole Hog Sports Whole Hog Sports

Arkansas' offense went dry and Texas Tech dominated the offensive glass. Those were the big factors in the Razorbacks' season-ending 85-83 overtime defeat to the Red Raiders.

Story on the end: www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...

28.03.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Final: Texas Tech 85, Arkansas 83

The Razorbacks' season ends in the Sweet 16 after an overtime heartbreaker. After leading by 16 points at the U12 timeout, the Razorbacks were out scored 42-24. Darrion Williams with the winning bucket for the Red Raiders.

Story to come.

28.03.2025 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Timeout Arkansas with 1:34 remaining. Texas Tech leads 81-78. Razorbacks with the ball after the break.

28.03.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Following a review, Texas Tech has its first lead since it was 5-3. Arkansas trails 74-72. Goaltending call on the floor is confirmed.

28.03.2025 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Overtime started btw.

28.03.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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