One first-half assist and 19 Virginia offensive rebounds told the story Sunday, but John Calipari sees a useful early lesson.
John Calipari had never coached a game with one assist at halftime. Now his young Razorbacks must study every possession.
Two Razorbacks come home as No. 12 Arkansas faces No. 9 Virginia in the program’s first game inside Washington, D.C.
The Australian freshman took one shot but still owned the floor with eight rebounds, two blocks and a team-best plus-51.
John Calipari opens Arkansas’ season against UAPB Tuesday, hunting for teaching moments on video, with Virginia waiting five days later.
A step-back 3 against Gonzaga showed why this Arkansas freshman might be taking the biggest shots once conference games arrive.
Nine Hogs recorded steals and Billy Richmond didn’t miss a shot as Arkansas finished its exhibition slate without a loss.
With this many freshmen, Arkansas fans should get used to new names taking big shots. Davion Thompson was the first.
John Calipari’s young Razorbacks host Mark Few’s Gonzaga at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday. Here’s how to watch and listen.
Last year’s Razorbacks got pushed around inside. Saturday’s exhibition with ranked Gonzaga shows whether these bigs can finally push back.
| Sat, Sep 5 |  | vs North Alabama | W 31-14 |
| Sat, Sep 12 |  | @ Utah | L, 43-10 |
| Sat, Sep 19 |  | Georgia | L, 45-17 |
| Sat, Sep 26 |  | Tulsa | W 34-6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 |  | @ Texas A&M | L, 34-7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 |  | Tennessee | L, 24-17 |
| Sat, Oct 17 |  | @ Vanderbilt | W 31-21 |
| Sat, Oct 31 |  | vs Missouri | L, 34-10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 |  | @ Auburn | L, 26-23 |
| Sat, Nov 14 |  | South Carolina | 6:45 PM SEC Network |
| Sat, Nov 21 |  | @ Texas | 2:30 PM ABC or ESPN |
| Sat, Nov 28 |  | vs LSU | Early Kickoff 11:00 AM-Noon |
