FAYETTEVILLE — A grueling nonconference schedule is on the horizon for Arkansas basketball.
The Pigs will prove themselves today in a top-15 wrestling match at Bud Walton Arena.
13 Razorbacks host No. 12 Gonzaga in a preseason exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 24. Hall of fame coaches John Calipari and Mark Pauci will take their first look at their rosters in a game featuring two teams that have expectations of reaching the 2027 Final Four.
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For Arkansas, all eyes will be on four 5-star freshmen who are doing their due diligence inside the home gym. Jordan Smith Jr., Abdou Toure, JJ Andrews and Miikka Muurinen are all expected to be key figures on Arkansas’ third roster.
Gonzaga’s team is much older, highlighted by senior Braden Huff and fifth-year transfer Xavian Lee. However, Davis Fogle is the only Bulldog on this year’s roster who has played in Texas’ most recent NCAA Tournament. Huff missed March Madness with a knee injury.
The Southwest Times provides live updates and real-time analysis throughout the game. Follow our coverage of the preseason exhibition between the Razorbacks and the Bulldogs.