In John Calipari’s inaugural season at Kentucky in 2009-10, he led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight after they missed the NCAA Tournament the previous year. Now, as Calipari begins his first season as Arkansas’s head coach, similar success could be the goal for the Razorbacks, who also missed March Madness last year. Although Arkansas lacks Kentucky’s storied history, hiring a coach like Calipari brings high expectations to Fayetteville.
Calipari is one of only two coaches to take three different schools to the Final Four, and the 2024-25 season marks the 30th anniversary of Arkansas’s last Final Four appearance. However, to return to that level, Arkansas needs the right mix of youth and experience, especially in the current era of NIL and transfer portals. For the latest roster updates and transfer news, HawgSports, the 247Sports affiliate covering Arkansas, is a trusted source.
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Arkansas basketball roster departures: Of the 16 players from last year’s team under coach Eric Musselman, only two are returning for 2024-25. Among the departures are top scorers Tramon Mark, Khalif Battle, and Makhi Mitchell. Other significant players like Davonte Davis, El Ellis, and Chandler Lawson are also gone. The current roster has ten players, including five transfers, three freshmen, and two returning players, Trevon Brazile and Lawson Blake.
Arkansas basketball news: In June, Trevon Brazile announced his return to Arkansas, bolstering the frontcourt. Calipari also added 7-footers Jonas Aidoo and Zvonimir Ivisic from the transfer portal, along with forward Adou Thiero from Kentucky. Four-star freshman Billy Richmond also joins the team.
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