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John Calipari News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 10

Calipari prepares Hogs for tough schedule by making them 'uncomfortable'

Arkansas coach John Calipari opened practice up to media members for a chance to view his second team, a luxury he didn't have last summer. Calipari will be up front with people that he wasn't comfortable in his new job until later in the year, but it eventually paid off.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 10

Summer Practice Notebook: First look at Razorbacks with new roster

Arkansas coach John Calipari invited media to attend a summer workout session at the Eddie Sutton Men’s Basketball Practice Gym on Wednesday afternoon.

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College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / July 10

Jayden Quaintance is looking forward to the Louisville game

Will he be ready? The Kentucky Wildcats roster is filled with plenty of new faces for the BBN, but one transfer is already very familiar with what the program and its fanbase brings.

John Calipari News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 9

Being able to practice already putting Arkansas ahead of maiden year

Arkansas coach John Calipari can admit it now, the nine-person roster construction was a bit naive. "All of a sudden all my friends said ‘oh, you’re going to have an injury and you’re going to be stuck,’" Calipari said.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 8

Razorbacks giving media first look at new roster, returning players

Since there is no big mystery, we'll just go ahead and tell you to not expect any big revelations when when we get our first look at Arkansas' basketball team Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / July 2

Calipari, Hardaway signal culture shift for Razorback basketball

Arkansas' John Calipari doesn’t look like a coach who just left the blue-blood pressure cooker of Kentucky for a program in need of a new identity. If anything, Calipari, who reclined into a podcast studio chair and chatted candidly with Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, sounded lighter, almost rejuvenated.

College Basketball News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 28

John Calipari Reveals Why Lakers’ Adou Thiero Could Be a Steal

The Los Angeles Lakers made the bold decision to trade up almost 20 spots in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The trade up to 36 netted them Adou Thiero, a forward from Arkansas.

College Basketball News / Lakers Nation / June 27

Arkansas Coach John Calipari Warned Teams Not To Pass On Adou Thiero

Los Angeles Lakers second-round draft pick Adou Thiero spent his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Arkansas for his final year.

John Calipari's Warning Regarding Lakers' Draft Pick Resurfaces

The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft is now in the books, and the Los Angeles Lakers proved to be one of the busiest teams on Thursday. At first, the Lakers had the 55th pick in the draft, but they decided to move up to 45 by trading their selection and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls.

College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / June 27

John Calipari Gets Honest On Adou Thiero; Lakers Fans Must Hear NCAA Legend's Thoughts

The Lakers entered this NBA draft looking for an athletic wing or a big, and they just may have found the perfect player, Adou Thiero, to play that role on the team.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / June 26

Arkansas Razorbacks HC John Calipari’s heartfelt reaction to Adou Thiero’s NBA journey

John Calipari has plenty of experience getting players to the NBA. However, it does not get old for the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach as one of his guys in Adou Thiero entered the professional ranks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 26

John Calipari Sends Strong Message About Lakers’ Second-Round Draft Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the NBA draft with only the 55th overall pick. However, on Wednesday morning, they made the decision to trade up from No.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 26

Hogs' schedule featured plenty of first rounders

Well, Arkansas coach John Calipari might have seen his streak of NBA first round draft picks ended after none of his Razorbacks were selected Wednesday night, but that doesn't mean the spotlight he brings didn't shed more light on other players who heard their names called last night.

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College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 25

Calipari sees streak of first-rounders broken with no Razorback picked

No NBA team picked Arkansas' Adou Thiero will have to wait awhile to hear his name called after not hearing his name called in the first round of the NBA Draft in Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 25

Thiero’s NBA Draft fate puts Hogs' Calipari’s first-round streak to test

This year’s NBA Draft (tonight, 7 p.m. on ESPN) carries an extra layer of suspense for Arkansas basketball. It’s not just Adou Thiero’s professional future on the line.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 25

John Calipari, 66, Shares Sad News on Wednesday

The Arkansas Razorbacks capped off their first season under head coach John Calipari, finding postseason success in their trial run. Arkansas finished the season with two NCAA Tournament victories, defeating two higher-seeded opponents, Kansas and St.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 24

John Calipari Sends Message About Thunder’s Executive After NBA Title

The headlines and accolades following a championship in any sport typically go to the best players and coaches. Often, fans may forget or simply not understand the role played by those who work behind the scenes for a franchise.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 22

Calipari makes demand against current state of college sports

College sports roster transactions have become a wild process since the NCAA ruled that its student-athletes could avoid losing their redshirt year despite playing in four games.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 21

John Calipari, 66, Shares Major Life Update on Saturday

The Arkansas Razorbacks are coming off a strong 2024-25 campaign in which the program went 22-14 overall (8-10 SEC) and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before falling 85-83 in overtime to No.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / June 20

John Calipari didn't hide his feelings about tampering, NIL issues in college basketball

The NCAA vs. House settlement was finally resolved with a $2.8 billion order for backpay in a major shift. As such, it has sparked quite a debate about the world of NIL and the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / NIL on SI / June 20

John Calipari didn't hide his feelings about tampering, NIL issues in college basketball

The NCAA vs. House settlement was finally resolved with a $2.8 billion order for backpay in a major shift. As such, it has sparked quite a debate about the world of NIL and the transfer portal.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Bombshell report links John Calipari to Knicks' HC job

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 14

Boogie Fland spurns NBA, still looking to leave Arkansas

Former Arkansas PG Boogie Fland spurns NBA, but set to be top target in transfer portal

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28

Texas Tech surges back, beats Arkansas in OT to advance to Elite Eight

Texas Tech was down by double digits multiple times in the second half of Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against Arkansas, but the Red Raiders made the big plays when it counted.

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