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Arkansas coach John Calipari imitates a basketball rattling around the rim during his press conference following the Razorbacks' 76-60 win over Lipscomb on November 6, 2024.

John Calipari’s First Postgame Press Conference at Arkansas Was an Instant Classic

John Calipari's first postgame press conference as the Arkansas Razorbacks' coach was certainly a memorable one.

Tim Capurso
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Arkansas coach John Calipari imitates a basketball rattling around the rim during his press conference following the Razorbacks' 76-60 win over Lipscomb on November 6, 2024.

John Calipari’s First Postgame Press Conference at Arkansas Was an Instant Classic

John Calipari's first postgame press conference as the Arkansas Razorbacks' coach was certainly a memorable one.

Tim Capurso
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Kalkbrenner (11) had an impressive season-opener Wednesday.

SI:AM | Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner Erupts for 49 Points

The fifth-year senior set a bunch of records in the Bluejays’ win.

Dan Gartland
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UCF’s upset of A&M headlined a bad opening night for SEC hoops.

SI:AM | A Rough Night for the SEC

The opening night of the college basketball season didn’t go so well for one of the top conferences.

Dan Gartland
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V.J. Edgecombe dunks on Joe Few.

Gonzaga Blew Out Baylor, but Mark Few’s Son Got Viciously Dunked on in Garbage Time

V.J. Edgecombe put Mark Few’s son on a poster.

Stephen Douglas
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