
Calipari’s 2026 Class Sets Arkansas Up for Future Success
Coach John Calipari has landed a five‑star point guard and assembled a loaded 2026 roster, while eyeing elite prospects for the next cycle.
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Coach John Calipari has landed a five‑star point guard and assembled a loaded 2026 roster, while eyeing elite prospects for the next cycle.

The University of Arkansas has appointed Marcus Edwards as its head strength and conditioning coach, replacing Dave Richardson who returned to Ohio State after nine years. Edwards arrives with a decorated résumé across multiple programs and a strong academic background.

With Georgia’s recent championship pedigree and Texas’s rising momentum, analysts rank the 16 SEC teams into five tiers, spotlighting key coaches, player storylines and the impact of new head coaches across the league.
Ahead of the September 5 opener against North Alabama, Arkansas Razorbacks are reshaping their offense under first‑year head coach Ryan Silverfield, spotlighting emerging talent like Cam Settles and a committee approach at running back

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff, a Bob Cousy Award winner and First‑Team All‑American, has been invited to the NBA Draft Green Room, signaling his status as a top‑10 prospect. His 23.5‑point, 6.4‑assist season helped the Razorbacks capture the SEC title and reach the Sweet 16, and he could become the fifth one‑and‑done player from the program to enter the NBA.

The Razorbacks will face the Bulldogs in a much‑anticipated preseason game, a matchup that highlights a historic split and sets the stage for new roster moves on both sides.

The Razorbacks will welcome the Bulldogs for a preseason game announced by coach John Calipari, a contest that revisits a recent NCAA Tournament rivalry and highlights significant roster changes for both teams.

The Razorbacks open their home schedule against the Chippewas on Dec. 22, featuring new transfers, returning veterans and a glimpse of next year’s recruiting class.

The Little Rock Trojans need two wins over Troy to clinch their first College World Series appearance, a milestone fueled by former Arkansas players and a coaching staff with deep Razorbacks roots.

The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to the Dean Smith Center on Dec. 1 to face a re‑tooling North Carolina team, a matchup that highlights both programs’ recent roster upheavals and coaching changes.

The University of Arkansas announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting five home non‑conference games, a road test at Loyola Maryland, preseason exhibitions and a demanding SEC calendar.

Georgia’s 2026 schedule pits the Bulldogs against Arkansas in a much‑discussed early‑season SEC game, with Arkansas’ athletic director criticizing the 11 a.m. CT start time and new coach Ryan Silverfield reviving past controversies.
Despite historic wins and a young, promising roster, the University of Florida baseball team saw its 2026 season unravel with a loss to Troy, highlighting coaching changes, injuries, and erratic performance.
Dave Richardson, a longtime strength coach with a military background, is back at Ohio State, drawn by new coach Jake Diebler, assistant Dave Dickerson, and the program’s advanced resources.

BYU is aggressively pursuing a dominant big man for the upcoming season, eyeing Chinese Basketball Association star Xu Xin and other international prospects, as the program navigates roster needs and external recruitment pressures.

With a vacancy at the pivot, BYU is courting Xu Xin, Assane Diop and Jahel Trefle, while also keeping tabs on several other programs.

Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas announced he will stay in the NBA Draft, bringing a 67 % rim‑shot conversion rate and SEC All‑Freshman accolades to a crowded 2026 class, as the Razorbacks add portal commits and returning veterans.

The Razorbacks are traveling to Kansas after a 12‑day road stretch, with key players recovering and a potential super‑regional showdown in Atlanta looming.

After pledging to the University of Arkansas in April, tight end George VanSandt has reopened his college recruitment, reopening a decision that had seemed settled. The 6‑5, 235‑pound prospect from Portland, Oregon, now weighs new opportunities as the Razorbacks prepare for the 2027 class.
Arkansas enters the Lawrence Regional as the No. 2 seed, opening against Missouri State before potentially meeting Kansas and Northeastern later in the bracket.

Terry Don Phillips, a former Arkansas defensive tackle and longtime athletics administrator, passed away at 78 after a prolonged battle with dementia. He spent the final years of his life in hospice care, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped several major college programs.

Washington State University's baseball team clinched an NCAA tournament berth after a dramatic win, and the sports world reflected on Memorial Day, the Indy 500, and other competitions.

The University of Arkansas enters the NCAA Tournament with a strong record and multiple projected regional host scenarios.