On Wednesday night, the eyes of the college basketball world will fall on Coleman Coliseum for a highly-anticipated Top 25 showdown between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Arkansas Razorbacks.
An opponent that has played Alabama close at times in recent years, the Crimson Tide has won the last five-straight games against Arkansas dating back to the 2021-22 season. Four of those games were close however, with each of the aforementioned contests decided by four points or less.
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The Razorbacks enter this latest matchup among the SEC’s top teams yet again, and are one of the few teams that have a better conference record this season than Alabama. Can the Razorbacks come into Tuscaloosa to pickup a win, or will Alabama make it six consecutive wins over Arkansas?
Following is everything you need to know about the Arkansas Razorbacks ahead of their trip to Coleman Coliseum this Wednesday night.
Arkansas Razorbacks 2025-26 overview
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Arena: Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Record: 19-6 overall (9-3 SEC)
Arkansas will come to Tuscaloosa sitting at 19-6 overall (9-3 SEC) this season, and are currently ranked as a Top 25 team nationally sitting just ahead of Alabama in the latest polls. The Razorbacks are also currently riding a three-game, and have won six of their last seven.
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Arkansas Razorbacks 2025-26 coaching staff
Jan 14, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari talks to guard D.J. Wagner (21) during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Head Coach: John Calipari
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Associate Head Coach: Kenny Payne
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Associate Head Coach: Chin Coleman
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Assistant Coach: Chuck Martin
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Assistant Coach: Brad Calipari
The head coach at Arkansas is John Calipari, who is currently in his second season in Fayetteville after joining the Razorbacks following a lengthy tenure at Kentucky. Since arriving in Fayetteville, Calipari has led Arkansas to a 41-20 overall record, as well as one NCAA Tournament appearance.
Arkansas Razorbacks 2025-26 stats
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Points Per Game: 88.8 (No. 11 in NCAA)
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Points Per Game Allowed: 76.5 (No. 252 in NCAA)
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Field Goal Percentage: 50.4%
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Three-Point Percentage: 37.1%
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Free Throw Percentage: 73.8%
Arkansas is currently one of the SEC’s top scoring teams offensively at an average of 88.8 points per game, a total which ranks No. 11 nationally at the moment. The Razorbacks also rank among the SEC’s top teams when it comes to blocks, three-point percentage, and two-point field goals made per game, the latter of which sits No. 4 nationally at an average of 23.6.
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Arkansas Razorbacks 2025-26 players to know
Feb 14, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Darius Acuff Jr., Guard, Freshman
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Trevon Brazile, Forward, Senior
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Meleek Thomas, Guard, Freshman
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Billy Richmond III, Wing, Sophomore
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Karter Knox, Wing, Sophomore
The Arkansas Razorbacks are among the SEC’s most talented overall teams, led by one of the top guards in college basketball in Darius Acuff Jr., a star freshman who is averaging 21.2 points per game, as well as a conference-best 6.3 assists a contest. Arkansas’ roster also features two additional double figure scorers in Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile at 15 and 12.8 points per game, respectively, as well as a former Alabama transfer in forward Nick Pringle.
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