The Razorbacks lost their freshman phenom Boogie Fland for the season, which is a massive blow as he was the team's best offensive weapon. Fland was committed to Kentucky before Coach Calipari made the move to Arkansas.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While Arkansas Razorback fans are languishing these days, Kentucky fans are loving to pile on. All you have to do is look at social media.

Both the Arkansas and Kentucky programs have three signees in the 2025 class, and both will bring in five-star talent later this year. The Hogs and Wildcats also both have at least one McDonald’s All-American as part of their respective 2025 recruiting groups.

How Mark Pope’s Wildcats and John Calipari’s Razorbacks match up at each position for Saturday’s SEC men’s basketball showdown.

Last season, Zvonimir Ivisic was a constant storyline for UK basketball. How has Ivisic fared this season at Arkansas?

Arkansas is about to face its toughest test yet trying to slow down three different shooters that shoot at a clip above 40% on the season (minimum 40 attempts) and a team that is shooting nearly 40% in SEC play. Koby Brea leads the way at 46.4%, going 52-for-112.

Granted, Kentucky was a longtime blue blood in the world of basketball and Arkansas’ climb to success had come during Sutton’s 11 years as the head coach. He laid a foundation that Nolan Richardson used to add a trophy room that included the 1994 national championship.

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