Kansas basketball will get its first look at how its team is able to perform against another Friday, on the road during an exhibition game against Arkansas.
The Jayhawks are coming into the season as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Razorbacks are coming into the season as the No. 16 team in the nation. Each ranking comes by way of the USA TODAY Preseason Poll, which is voted on by the coaches.
Kansas head coach Bill Self has been leading his program for more than two decades. Arkansas head coach John Calipari is in his first year at the helm at his, after a lengthy run as the head coach at Kentucky. These two coaches are not unfamiliar to each other, with their most recent matchup coming last season during the Champions Classic in Chicago — a game the Jayhawks won against the Wildcats.
Inside the likely format of Kansas basketball’s road exhibition game against Arkansas
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Kansas basketball vs Arkansas exhibition game time
What channel is Kansas basketball vs Arkansas exhibition game on today?
Kansas basketball’s exhibition game against Arkansas will be broadcast on SEC Network. John Schriffen will be on the call on play-by-play, Seth Greenberg will be an analyst and Jimmy Dykes will be an analyst as well.
How did Kansas basketball play last season?
Last season, Kansas finished 23-11 overall. The Jayhawks were able to reach the round of 32 of the NCAA tournament, before their season ended. Issues with injury and depth created problems that eventually contributed to the team’s exit from postseason play.
How did Arkansas basketball play last season?
Last season, Arkansas finished 16-17 overall. The Razorbacks did not reach the NCAA tournament. Their head coach that season, Eric Musselman, is now the head coach at USC.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari holds his first news conference after his introduction at Bud Walton Arena on April 10, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Publish date : 2024-10-25 23:00:00
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