John Calipari Leads Arkansas to Sweet 16 in First Season

After overcoming early struggles, Calipari's Razorbacks prepare for a tough matchup against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament.

John Calipari, in his first year as Arkansas head coach, has guided the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 after upset wins over Kansas and St. John's.
Arkansas began the season 0-5 in SEC play but rallied to finish 22-13 and secure a No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The Razorbacks defeated Rick Pitino's second-seeded St. John's team, continuing Calipari's dominance over his longtime coaching rival.
Calipari described this season as one of the most rewarding of his career, citing the team's resilience and ability to defy expectations.
Arkansas now faces No. 3 seed Texas Tech, with analysts heavily favoring the Red Raiders in the Sweet 16 matchup.