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Nolan Richardson to Get Statue at Bud Walton Arena

3/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nolan Richardson will receive a statue outside Bud Walton Arena, announced during halftime of a game against Texas.
Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek announced the plan and noted Richardson's impact, including leading the Razorbacks to their only national championship in 1994.
The project adds to the 2019 naming of the court and the design has begun without a timeline.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, under head coach Nolan Richardson, the Arkansas Razorbacks achieved a historic milestone by winning their first NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, finishing the season with a 31-3 record. They defeated Duke 76-72 in the final, highlighted by Scotty Thurman's iconic three-pointer. This victory solidified Richardson's innovative coaching style and remains a significant moment in collegiate sports history, celebrated with a statue outside Bud Walton Arena.

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Story summary

Nolan Richardson will receive a statue outside Bud Walton Arena, announced during halftime of a game against Texas.
Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek announced the plan and noted Richardson's impact, including leading the Razorbacks to their only national championship in 1994.
The project adds to the 2019 naming of the court and the design has begun without a timeline.

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