Connor Vanover pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds with six blocked shots to lead the Hogs to a 68-54 victory over North Texas on Saturday.
North Texas played deliberate as opposed to Mississippi Valley's fast pace, but Eric Musselman was glad to see team adjust in 69-54 win.
Arkansas' Justin Smith (18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals) including 2-of-3 on three-point shots in 69-54 win against North Texas.
Hogs guard J.D. Notae (16 points, 6 rebounds) still had a big night not starting and said later he'll do whatever his role will be with...
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Arkansas coach Eric Musselman still found some things defensively that need to be corrected but overall pleased with 80-point win in opener.
Arkansas' Vance Jackson (15 points, 7 rebounds) on hot streak and passing the 1,000 points in his collegiate career in opening win.
Connor Vanover (23 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks) grew up wanting to play for the Hogs and Wednesday night's opening win was "surreal."
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WholeHogSports' Scottie Bordelon is ready for basketball season and told the guys on Halftime he thinks J.D. Notae could lead the way.
Hogs coach Eric Musselman with the media about not having lineup set, wrestling with differences with this team ahead of opener.