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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.

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.

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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.

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.

John Calipari 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 22

John Calipari Mourns the Death of a Close Friend on Sunday

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2015 inductee John Calipari sent out a message on Sunday to honor the life of a close friend who passed on Saturday.

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 / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 21

Hogs' coach doesn't plan to leave coaching anytime soon

For 33 years, Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari has been helping high school athletes become college stars while also developing them into NBA Draft picks.

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College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 20

Razorbacks finalize games against Michigan State, Texas Tech

John Calipari announced a pair of matchups that will shape Arkansas basketball’s identity this season. Those will be the types of impact games the second-year coach enjoys playing.

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 20

Thiero's latest projection can keep Hogs' coach streak intact

With 50 NBA Draft selections during his illustrious 40-year career at the college and pro level, Arkansas coach John Calipari has seen at least one of his players be drafted in the first round in the past 16 drafts.

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.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 19

John Calipari Names One NBA Draft Prospect Not to Miss Out On

Arkansas men's basketball coach John Calipari joined Pat McAfee on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday. Calipari began his head coaching career in 1988 and has since led programs at Massachusetts, Memphis, Kentucky and most recently, Arkansas.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 14

MSU Hoops' Non-Conference Schedule Just Got Even Tougher

Michigan State basketball already had a tough enough non-conference schedule, but it just got even more difficult. Sports broadcaster Josh Bertaccini reported on Saturday that Arkansas coach John Calipari said the Razorbacks will face the Spartans in East Lansing next season, with a meeting in Fayetteville the year after.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 12

Bombshell report links John Calipari to Knicks' HC job

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / June 12

Calipari adds another international prospect to Arkansas roster

John Calipari has added another piece to the 2025-26 roster, getting the commitment of center Elmir Džafić Thursday, according to a report from ESPN's Jonathan Givony.

Arkansas Razorbacks News / Yardbarker / May 15

John Calipari, Arkansas get major recruiting win

Simply put, this is massive for Arkansas.

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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

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