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Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) is fouled by Arkansas forward Makhi Mitchell (15) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Kentucky Wildcats at Arkansas Razorbacks 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 03:16 PM EST

Tennessee forward Tobe Awaka (11) lays on the floor after being found by Arkansas guard Anthony Black during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 12 Tennessee beats Arkansas 75-57, soph G Zeigler hurt

By Al Lesar Feb. 28, 2023 11:23 PM EST

Arkansas guard Ricky Council IV (1) dunks in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Council, Smith lead No. 9 Razorbacks past Sooners 88-78

By Bryce Mckinnis Dec. 10, 2022 04:35 PM EST

UNC Greensboro guard Kobe Langley (3) tries to drive past Arkansas defenders Trevon Brazile (2) and Nick Smith Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 9 Arkansas takes control late, tops UNC Greensboro 65-58

By Eric W. Bolin Dec. 06, 2022 09:20 PM EST

UNC Greensboro forward Mohammed Abdulsalam (4) is fouled by an Arkansas defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
UNC Greensboro Spartans at Arkansas Razorbacks 12/6/2022

Dec. 06, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Arkansas defenders Ricky Council IV (1) and Trevon Brazile (2) go up to block the shot of San Jose State forward Robert Vaihola (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Brazile, No. 11 Arkansas break away from San Jose St 99-58

By Kevin Mcpherson Dec. 03, 2022 06:46 PM EST

San Jose State guard Omari Moore (10) tries to drive past Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
San Jose State Spartans at Arkansas Razorbacks 12/3/2022

Dec. 03, 2022 05:04 PM EST

Troy forward Christian Turner drives past an Arkansas defender to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 11 Arkansas uses late run to beat Troy, 74-61

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 28, 2022 10:09 PM EST

Troy guard Christyon Eugene (5) tries to drive past Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Troy Trojans at Arkansas Razorbacks 11/28/2022

Nov. 28, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Arkansas forward Makhel Mitchell (22) knocks the ball away from South Dakota State forward Luke Appel (13) as he drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Council scores 19, leads No. 9 Arkansas past South Dakota St

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 16, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Fordham guard Antrell Charlton, left, and Arkansas guard Jordan Walsh (13) go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Council, defense lift No. 10 Arkansas past Fordham, 74-48

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 11, 2022 10:14 PM EST

North Dakota State guard Luke Yoder (5) tries to drive past Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 10 Arkansas routs North Dakota State in opener 76-58

By Eric W. Bolin Nov. 07, 2022 10:12 PM EST

FILE - West's Keyonte George participates in the first half of the McDonald's All-American Boys basketball game Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Chicago. Big 12 coaches made their expectations for George clear when they named him the conference’s preseason freshman of the year. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
TIPOFF: No. 7 Duke's class heads list of impact freshmen

By Steve Megargee Nov. 04, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The 20th-ranked Crimson Tide has talent and depth both returning and incoming, but plenty to improve on from a season that crashed to a halt with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
SEC's 6 new men's basketball coaches prepare for a grind

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - Arkansas guard Davonte Davis (4) against Kentucky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. The Razorbacks open at home against North Dakota State on Nov. 7. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Arkansas aiming for Final Four in Musselman's fourth year

By Eric W. Bolin Oct. 20, 2022 08:13 AM EDT

FILE - Kentucky NCAA college basketball player Oscar Tshiebwe speaks as he is introduced as The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year, in New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2022. Kentucky coach John Calipari says on social media that consensus national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will have a “minor” 15-minute procedure to “clean some things up” in his knee. Calipari did not specify in a Twitter post on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, which knee will be treated. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Kentucky favored to win 50th SEC regular-season crown

By John Zenor Oct. 19, 2022 03:50 PM EDT