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College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 30
Time for college basketball to be alternative to NBA, not its prep school
A question Monday evening following the Razorbacks' 103-74 win in an SEC tune-up game over James Madison lit such a fire under Arkansas coach John Calipari that as soon as he finished his passionate seven-minute rant, the Hogs head coach openly lamented being asked the question.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 30
John Calipari won't back down as NCAA bends its own rulebook
When Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari decides to hang up his blazer and call it a career, he'll go down as one of the last prominent figures willing to publicly challenge the direction of college athletics.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 30
John Calipari goes on 7-minute rant about pros playing college basketball
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari is never afraid to express his opinions. He is continuing to voice his views, on a new and trending issue in college basketball.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 30
NBA Draft: Arkansas Guards Shine in Blowout Win
Arkansas head coach John Calipari has a history of sending guards to the NBA Draft, and it seems this season will be no different. While most have donned Kentucky blue, the newest wave of Calipari guards will be wearing cardinal red.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / WholeHogSports / December 29
John Calipari press conference: Arkansas 103, James Madison 74
Watch as Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari recaps his team's 103-74 victory over James Madison.
College Basketball News / FOX Sports / December 28
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 28
Calipari dials up defense first while preparing his second Arkansas roster
One thing was clear before his Wednesday media scrum, and the point remained the same afterward: Arkansas coach John Calipari tends to get defensive. No, not his tone or demeanor interacting with the media.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 23
Razorbacks remain in mix for nation's No. 2 prospect Jordan Smith
The nation's No. 2 prospect, combo guard Jordan Smith, Jr. is creeping toward a springtime decision on where he wants to play college basketball. Each of Smith's top six schools of Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Syracuse, Indiana and Kentucky are all squarely in the race for his services in what's been one of the more mysterious recruitments of late.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 21
Here's Why John Calipari Was Extremely Impressed With The Houston Cougars
No. 8 Houston basketball defeated the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks 94-85 on Saturday evening in the Never Forget Tribute Classic. After the much anticipated battle, Arkansas head coach John Calipari had nothing but praise for how Houston performed over the weekend.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 21
John Calipari thinks Arkansas ‘never had a chance’ to beat Houston
The Arkansas basketball team lost another tough non conference game on Saturday to Houston. Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari was brutally honest after the game, talking about his club’s performance.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 21
Razorbacks' miscues prove costly in road loss to tough Houston defense
Arkansas walked into the Prudential Center on Saturday feeling good about a four-game win streak. The Razorbacks walked out with a reminder that a Top 10 team like Houston has little interest in letting anyone else feel good for very long.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 21
What kept Razorbacks from notching signature non-conference win?
The Razorbacks put a close to its challenging stretch of major non-conference opponents, going 2-3 against the likes of Michigan State, Duke, Louisville, Texas Tech, and Houston.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 20
Arkansas' slow start against No. 8 Houston snaps winning streak
No. 14 Arkansas went on a 22-9 run to close the first half to trim a 21-point lead to single digits at halftime, but No. 8 Houston's balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Razorbacks.
College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 20
Calipari and Sampson reunite in Newark after advice that shaped Hogs
John Calipari has been in college basketball long enough to know that coaching against friends is a terrible hobby. Yet he keeps doing it anyway, as if he’s running a loyalty program for free emotional discomfort.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 19
Preview: No. 8 Houston Cougars vs No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks
Houston Cougars basketball is wrapping up the non-conference schedule, and they face another test against a strong SEC team in No. 14 Arkansas at the Never Forget Tribute Classic. Houston has scheduled some formidable opponents over the last few years in its non-conference slate, and Arkansas will be the last one for this season.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 18
What Happened the Last Time Kelvin Sampson and John Calipari Faced Each Other?
Saturday, Nov. 20, marks the last and an all-too-important non-conference opportunity for the No. 8 Houston Cougars, as they'll travel to Newark, N.J. for a top 15 showdown against the No.
College Basketball News / Houston Cougars on SI / December 18
What Does Kelvin Sampson Know About John Calipari’s Program?
Building relationships is good. Even if you are on different sides of coaching. But on Saturday, two coaches collide, set aside their relationship, and prioritize their team to try to add a quality win to a strong resume.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / December 16
Calipari teaches Razorbacks joy of truly blessing those who need it
Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari has a life lesson he wants his players to learn, but it also extends to the entire Razorbacks fan base — when things appear to be going wrong for you, try to find a way to do something good for somebody else.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 14
Arkansas basketball HC John Calipari’s blunt truth bomb on managing changes in college basketball
The Arkansas basketball program has gotten off to a strong start to the 2025 season, currently sitting at 8-2 after a recent road win over Texas Tech. The Razorbacks currently sit at number 17 in the nation in head coach John Calipari’s second year on the helm, and are looking to build off of last year’s run in the NCAA tournament.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
John Calipari has invented a new NIL booster insurance plan
Boosters have become more important than ever in the name, image and likeness era of college athletics, and Arkansas head coach John Calipari has come up with a way to protect those who want to help schools build out their rosters.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / December 10
John Calipari gives pointed critique of college basketball's NIL and eligibility paradigm
John Calipari has seen college basketball evolve throughout the years. He doesn't sound particularly enthused about the current state or direction of things.
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / December 6
Arkansas HC John Calipari: 'Lot of of older gentlemen with beards' playing college basketball
In an era of COVID-19, seniors, NIL and the transfer portal being more utilized than ever before, it's not at all uncommon to see college athletes playing collegiate sports into their mid-20s. Arkansas head coach John Calipari has certainly noticed, and the Head Hog made an amusing comment about the rising age of college athletes after No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 5
Darius Acuff Jr., No. 25 Arkansas set for rested Fresno State
No. 25 Arkansas will follow its most complete performance of the season with a matchup against Fresno State on Saturday in North Little Rock, Ark. Saturday's game features old coaching friends John Calipari and Vance Walberg.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 4
Arkansas basketball’s John Calipari addresses disrespectful gesture toward Louisville
Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari found himself in a familiar rivalry setting on Wednesday night, only this time, he was wearing Arkansas colors instead of Kentucky blue.
John Calipari News / Yardbarker / December 3
No. 25 Arkansas gets statement win over No. 6 Louisville
There would've been no reason for John Calipari and Arkansas to panic had they lost Wednesday's game against No. 6 Louisville inside Bud Walton Arena, but the Razorbacks' 89-80 victory certainly lifted the mood across the state of Arkansas.
John Calipari News / Yardbarker / November 21
Takeaways from No. 21 Arkansas' dominant win over Jackson State
No. 21 Arkansas (5-1) ran away from Jackson State (0-5) in a 115-61 win on Friday evening inside Bud Walton Arena. Here are the four biggest takeaways from Friday’s game.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / October 18
John Calipari Gets Candid About What Would Cause Him to Retire
Calipari, a Hall of Famer and one of college basketball’s greatest coaches of all time, says if he ever became a transactional head coach, he would immediately get out of the sport.
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