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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
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...
Arkansas basketball to face Houston in New York during nonconference slate | Whole Hog Sports
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June 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Per a report from On3, Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero is staying in the NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Report: Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero remaining in NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports
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May 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Karter Knox announces return to Arkansas men's basketball team ahead of sophomore season. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Karter Knox announces return to Arkansas basketball for sophomore season | Whole Hog Sports
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May 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Arkansas men’s basketball guard Boogie Fland commits to Florida. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Report: Boogie Fland transferring from Arkansas basketball to Florida | Whole Hog Sports
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May 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
Commitment analysis: What Arkansas men's basketball is getting in 4-star JJ Andrews | Whole Hog Sports
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May 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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...
John Calipari touts Arkansas basketball's roster continuity at Little Rock roadshow stop | Whole Hog Sports
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May 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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...
John Calipari, Hunter Yurachek and Kelsi Musick give Arkansas basketball updates at roadshow in Memphis | Whole Hog Sports
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May 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland withdraws from NBA Draft, now in transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Arkansas basketball's Boogie Fland withdraws from NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports
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May 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
STORY: Arkansas’ Karter Knox going through NBA Draft process while maintaining collegiate eligibility. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Arkansas basketball's Karter Knox to enter NBA Draft, maintain college eligibility | Whole Hog Sports
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April 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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...
Commitment analysis: Florida State big Malique Ewin pledges to Arkansas men's basketball | Whole Hog Sports
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April 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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...
Commitment analysis: Arkansas men's basketball lands South Carolina big Nick Pringle | Whole Hog Sports
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April 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Former Arkansas men’s basketball guard Mason Jones named NBA G League Finals MVP. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Former Arkansas basketball guard Mason Jones named NBA G League Finals MVP | Whole Hog Sports
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April 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Former Arkansas men's basketball player and assistant coach TJ Cleveland joins new staff at Texas A&M. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Former Arkansas basketball assistant and player TJ Cleveland joins Texas A&M staff | Whole Hog Sports
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April 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Arkansas men's basketball forward Adou Thiero declares for the NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Arkansas basketball forward Adou Thiero declares for NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports
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April 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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...
Grading Anthony Kristensen's preseason men's basketball top 25 | Whole Hog Sports
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April 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Arkansas men's basketball ranked in the final AP and coaches polls of 2024-25 season. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Arkansas basketball ranked in final AP and coaches polls of 2024-25 season | Whole Hog Sports
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April 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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...
Arkansas basketball transfer Zvonimir Ivisic commits to Illinois | Whole Hog Sports
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April 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland declares for NBA Draft. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ap...
Arkansas men's basketball guard Boogie Fland declares for the NBA Draft | Whole Hog Sports
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April 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Arkansas men's basketball guard Melo Sanchez reportedly enters the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Arkansas basketball guard Melo Sanchez reportedly entering NCAA transfer portal | Whole Hog Sports
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March 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Arkansas men's basketball forward Zvonimir Ivisic is reportedly entering the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Arkansas basketball forward Zvonimir Ivisic entering the NCAA transfer portal | Whole Hog Sports
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March 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
‪Arkansas men’s basketball guard Casmir Chavis entering the transfer portal. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
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March 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Arkansas men's basketball guard Johnell Davis named to the NCAA Tournament All-West Regional Team. www.wholehogsports.com/news/2025/ma...
Arkansas basketball guard Johnell Davis named to NCAA Tournament All-West Regional Team | Whole Hog Sports
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March 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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...
Arkansas soccer goalkeeper Keegan Smith relishes freshman year, national team opportunities | Whole Hog Sports
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March 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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...
What's next? Five Arkansas basketball stories to watch as offseason gets underway | Whole Hog Sports
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March 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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...
Offensive rebounding woes help end Arkansas basketball's season at Sweet 16 | Whole Hog Sports
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March 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM