John Calipari Leads Arkansas to Sweet 16 in First Season with Razorbacks

After a tough start to the season, Arkansas has defied expectations with upsets over Kansas and St. John’s, setting up a Sweet 16 clash against Texas Tech.

John Calipari, in his first season as Arkansas head coach, has guided the Razorbacks to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament as a No. 10 seed.
Arkansas overcame a challenging start to the season, including an 0-5 SEC record, to finish 22-13 and secure a tournament berth.
The Razorbacks stunned No. 7 Kansas and No. 2 St. John’s in back-to-back upsets, showcasing resilience and defensive strength.
Calipari's victory over Rick Pitino’s St. John’s renewed their long-standing coaching rivalry, with Calipari improving to 14-10 against Pitino in head-to-head matchups.
Arkansas is set to face No. 3 Texas Tech in the Sweet 16, with the Red Raiders heavily favored, but Calipari’s underdog team has momentum and confidence.