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Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball season start

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The No. 12 Arkansas Razorbacks ~~are preparing for~~ began their 2026–27 season ~~opener against~~ with a 106-61 victory over the UA-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Head coach John Calipari leads a rebuilt roster that follows a 28-9 campaign and a Sweet 16 appearance. During preseason exhibition games against Gonzaga and Memphis, the team showed promise but faced challenges with free throw shooting, converting only 56.1 percent. Calipari has identified improving accuracy from the charity stripe and rebounding consistency as critical areas for development. Arena. This matchup ~~marks~~ marked the first time the two programs have met in men’s basketball. Arkansas ~~enters the game~~ established dominance early with a ~~strong historical record~~ 25-0 run. Jeremiah Wilkinson led the team with 23 points, while freshman Jordan Smith Jr. contributed 20 points in ~~season openers, having won 52~~ his collegiate debut. The Razorbacks’ freshmen accounted for 65 of ~~their last 55.~~ the team's 106 total points. The team shot 55 percent from the floor and secured a 19-2 run in the second half to finalize the win. This victory follows a preseason period where head coach John Calipari focused on improving free throw accuracy and rebounding consistency. Following the opener, Arkansas is scheduled to play No. 9/10 Virginia in Washington, D.C., on November 8.

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