FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball players have returned to campus for summer workouts, but the roster for John Calipari’s third season with the program remains incomplete.
Calipari joined the Morning Mayhem radio show on 103.7 The Buzz on Thursday, June 4, and confirmed that the Razorbacks are still looking for their final pieces to the 2026-27 puzzle.
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“We’re going to add one, maybe two more guys to the roster, but I don’t just add, to add,” Calipari said. “If the team doesn’t look like somebody thinks it should look, that’s okay because I’ve had all kind of teams like that.”
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) passes against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleader in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors center Isaac Johnson (20) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks mascot in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) drives against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) rebounds against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Isaiah Kerr (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) shoots Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) in the second half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
(Troy Wayrynen, Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Gytis Nemeiksa (5) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) reacts after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) knocks the ball away from Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Yacine Toumi (10) battles for a rebound with Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) and forward Malique Ewin (12) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks cheerleaders in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) shoots against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) celebrates after a basket in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) dribbles against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Harry Rouhliadeff (14) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) dunks in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors forward Isaac Finlinson (6) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Hunter Erickson (0) shoots against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) blocks Hawaii Rainbow Warriors guard Dre Bullock (4) in the first half during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
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Arkansas basketball vs Hawaii in NCAA tournament: Photos from Portland
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) dribbles in the first half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Imagn Images)
The biggest missing piece for Arkansas‘ current roster is another big man. The Hogs have Furman transfer Cooper Bowser, redshirt freshman Paulo Semedo and five-star true freshman Miikka Muurinen in the front court as of early June.
However, there’s still a chance the Hogs also add another guard, especially coming off Meleek Thomas’ recent decision to stay in the NBA Draft.
Calipari confirmed with radio hosts David Bazzell, Roger Scott and Joe Kleine that he was recently in Mexico on a recruiting trip. Rivals reported that Calipari was watching 2027 guard Davion Thompson at the FIBA U18 Americup. Thompson recently announced a top four of Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan and Vanderbilt.
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A source told the Southwest Times Record that Thompson is a candidate to reclassify and join Arkansas for the 2026-27 season, but no final decision has been made from his camp.
Arkansas basketball schedule updates
Calipari also shared some insight on future Arkansas schedules during his radio interview. CBS Sports reported this week that the Razorbacks had agreed to a multi-year series with Arizona beginning in 2026. The Hogs and Wildcats will reportedly play in Phoenix this year, with Arizona visiting Bud Walton Arena in 2027. Arizona ended Calipari’s most recent season in the Sweet 16.
Arkansas will also be on the road this year in the ACC-SEC Challenge, and it has a Thanksgiving Day showdown with Michigan State on the cards in Detroit. That game against the Spartans was originally supposed to be in Fayetteville, and Calipari said Michigan State will join Arizona in coming to Arkansas for the 2027 nonconference schedule
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Calipari is still trying to get a marquee home game on the 2026 schedule, and there is one more neutral-site game that hasn’t been announced.
“I didn’t think it would be this hard to fill in a home game,” Calipari said.
The Arkansas coach closed his interview discussing The Protect College Sports Act. He said the bill “is not perfect,” but he is glad there is movement on implementing age and transfer restrictions in college sports.
“You can’t have 28-year-olds playing against 18-year-olds, I don’t care what you say,” Calipari said. “Or we’re not doing what we were supposed to do to develop young people.”
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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.
This article originally appeared on Fort Smith Times Record: John Calipari updates Arkansas basketball 2026-27 roster, schedule
