Even with Dave Van Horn's team at No. 1, news of new basketball coach jumped in front this week.
Kentucky coach talked himself into wanting to come to Razorbacks with help of Catholic priest, but has to build fast.
Complete press conference with new Razorbacks coach John Calipari on Wednesday alongside athletics director Hunter Yurachek.
Peyton Stoval also has big day at the plate as Hogs finish off San Jose State on Wednesday to sweep midweek series.
How things will be picking up in basketball recruiting and has probably already started under John Calipari.
After Eric Musselman stepped down nobody had any realistic shot of landing Hall of Fame coach, but guess what?
Calipari officially resiging at Kentucky, which may be first step in moving to Razorbacks' job opening.
Has positive view of what to expect from projected next coach for the Razorbacks, depending on finalizing contract.
Wildcats' job very different from rest of college basketball and UK fans had tired of coach, ready for welcome change.
Will see increased intensity for the basketball program and expectations will now go through the roof headed to season.
In story no one saw coming a few weeks ago, the Wildcats' coach reportedly in talks to come to Hogs.
| Thu, Aug 29 |  | vs UAPB (Little Rock) | W, 70-0 |
| Sat, Sep 7 |  | @ Oklahoma State | L, 31-39 2OT |
| Sat, Sep 14 |  | vs UAB | W, 37-27 |
| Sat, Sep 21 |  | @ Auburn | W, 24-14 |
| Sat, Sep 28 |  | vs Texas A&M (Arl) | L, 21-17 |
| Sat, Oct 5 |  | vs Tennessee | W, 19-14 |
| Sat, Oct 19 |  | vs LSU | L, 34-10 |
| Sat, Oct 26 |  | @ Mississippi State | W, 58-25 |
| Sat, Nov 2 |  | vs Ole Miss | L, 63-31 |
| Sat, Nov 16 |  | vs Texas | L, 20-10 |
| Sat, Nov 23 |  | vs Louisiana Tech | 3:00 PM ESPN+/SECN+ |
| Sat, Nov 30 |  | @ Missouri | 2:30 PM SEC Network |