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Arkansas Razorbacks Return to AP Top 15 for 2025-26

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 14th in the 2025-26 preseason Associated Press (AP) Top 25, returning to the Top 15 since 2022.
John Calipari (coach) leads a squad with returnees and a recruiting class, including Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox.
Arkansas opens against Southern on November 3, 2025, building on last season's Sweet 16 run.
The SEC preseason predicts Florida as the favorite, with Kentucky and Alabama following.

History

Historical Context

The Arkansas Razorbacks' return to the Sweet 16 in 2022 marked a significant revival in NCAA basketball, echoing their historical prominence in the 1990s. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Wildcats, with eight national championships, have shaped SEC dynamics. By 2025, Arkansas's resurgence in the Top 15 reflects a growing trend of competitive parity, challenging traditional powerhouses in college basketball.

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Story summary

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 14th in the 2025-26 preseason Associated Press (AP) Top 25, returning to the Top 15 since 2022.
John Calipari (coach) leads a squad with returnees and a recruiting class, including Darius Acuff Jr. and Karter Knox.
Arkansas opens against Southern on November 3, 2025, building on last season's Sweet 16 run.
The SEC preseason predicts Florida as the favorite, with Kentucky and Alabama following.

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