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.
Jeremiah Wilkinson poured in 23 points and three freshmen hit double figures as No. 12 Arkansas cruised past Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
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.
Billy Richmond and the No. 12 Razorbacks get one more preseason test Wednesday against Penny Hardaway’s Tigers at Bud Walton.
Nine Hogs recorded steals and Billy Richmond didn’t miss a shot as Arkansas finished its exhibition slate without a loss.
Razorbacks freshman Jordan Smith Jr. is chasing a national point guard trophy that two John Calipari guards have already won.
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 |
