TheRazorbackswere blown out byArizonaon Thursday, March 26 for a second consecutive Sweet 16 exit underJohn Calipari. The Hall of Fame coach must now rebuild his roster that needs fresh blood in the frontcourt.
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However, the Hogs have five players from their eight-man rotation who could return to school for the 2026-27 season. They also have three five-star recruits headed to campus, highlighted by the No. 3-ranked player in the country.
Here's a look at theArkansasbasketball roster heading into a new season. The Southwest Times Record will update this page as decisions are made over the next month.
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) get tangled up after a foul in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks against Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) reacts after losing to the Arizona Wildcats in a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) is seen during a timeout against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots the ball over Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) go after a loose ball in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks and Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; A referee looks to break up a scuffle between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari instructs his team against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) commits an offensive foul against Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) reacts after hitting the court after an offensive foul against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arkansas Razorbacks band performs during halftime against the Arizona Wildcats during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari takes to a referee against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reach for the ball in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; An Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader performs during a timeout against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks on Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) scores past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari looks on against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) scores past Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reaches for a loose ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots the ball against \Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) goes to the basket against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari reacts to a play against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) get tangled up after a foul in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) get tangled up after a foul in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball PG Darius Acuff Jr. declares for 2026 NBA Draft
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball SG Meleek Thomas declares for 2026 NBA Draft
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) fouls Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats guard Dwayne Aristode (2) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks against Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) reacts after losing to the Arizona Wildcats in a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) is seen during a timeout against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots the ball over Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) and Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) go after a loose ball in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks and Arizona Wildcats cheerleaders perform during a timeout in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; A referee looks to break up a scuffle between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari instructs his team against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) commits an offensive foul against Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) reacts after hitting the court after an offensive foul against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arkansas Razorbacks band performs during halftime against the Arizona Wildcats during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari takes to a referee against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) and Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reach for the ball in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; An Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader performs during a timeout against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks on Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) shoots past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) scores past Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
(Eakin Howard, Eakin Howard-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball, John Calipari land nation's best recruiting class
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari looks on against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) dunks the ball against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) scores past Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks the ball against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots over Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reaches for a loose ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Malique Ewin to transfer from Arkansas basketball, seek waiver for eligibility
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots the ball against \Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) goes to the basket against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Arizona in NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 photos
Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari reacts to a play against the Arizona Wildcats in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
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Arkansasbasketball players entering transfer portal
In his one season with the Razorbacks, Ewin averaged 9.8 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 59% from the field. He was the first reserve off the bench in most games, backing up centerNick Pringle. He transferred in from Florida State and still needs a waiver to be eligible for the 2026-27 season, but Ewin won't play forArkansasif he does get that waiver.
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Jaden Karuletwa, sophomore guard
Karuletwa played in 13 games across two seasons with the Razorbacks. He was originally brought in as a developmental piece during John Calipari's first recruiting cycle, but he will head elsewhere to finish his collegiate career and try to earn more playing time away from the Razorbacks.
Wagner is in a similar position to Knox. He has family ties to Calipari but took a step back this past season, meaning a transfer away from Arkansas can't be ruled out. However, the Hogs need a true point guard for next year's roster and Wagner could be handed the keys to the offense if he returns for a senior season. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.4 assists while primarily coming off the bench this season.
The rising junior missed the last month of the season after undergoing meniscus surgery. His sophomore campaign didn't live up to expectations as Knox averaged 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds, taking a back seat on offense to two freshmen.Knox gave an indication he was planning to return to Arkansasafter the loss toArizona, but he will set his sights on greener pastures.
There isn't much draft buzz around Richmond, but that could change in the coming weeks, especially if the lefty participates in the combine while maintaining his college eligibility. It seems unlikely that Richmond would transfer, and his return would be a huge boon. Richmond was First Team All-Defense in the SEC and took his offensive game to another level by averaging 11.2 points on 56.3% shooting.
The freshman hasn't made any official announcement, but there's little chance Acuff returns to school for his sophomore season. He is a lock to be drafted in the first 15 picks and could be a top-five selection. Acuff averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists while shooting 48.4% overall and 44% from 3. He was a consensus First Team All-American and the SEC Player of the Year.
Thomas told the Southwest Times Record he will wait a couple weeks before making any decision about the NBA draft. If he declared, Thomas would be a lock to get selected, but he might be a second-round pick in a loaded draft class. If Thomas returned, Arkansas would likely be a preseason top-10 team in the country. Thomas averaged 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 41.6% on 3-pointers.
A long, roller-coaster tenure with the Hogs ended with back-to-back trips to the Sweet 16. Arkansas didn't hit its stride under John Calipari until Brazile found his rhythm as a two-way force. The 6-foot-10Missourinative leaves Fayetteville coming off the best season of his career. He averaged 13 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 steals while shooting 34.1% from 3-point range.
Nick Pringle, senior center
Pringle only spent one season with the Razorbacks. It was an up-and-down year with modest stats as Pringle averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds, ceding much of his playing time to Malique Ewin toward the end of the season.
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Other players with eligibility
Isaiah Sealy, freshman guard
Paulo Semedo, freshman center
Elmir Dzafic, freshman center
Karim Rtail, freshman forward
Incoming freshman
All rankings are via the 247Sports Composite
Jordan Smith Jr.:five-star, No. 3 player in the country, No. 1 combo guard
JJ Andrews:five-star, No. 16 player in the country, No. 5 small forward
Abdou Toure:five star, No. 22 player in the country, No. 7 small forward
Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him@jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.