Projections vary, likely able to predict anywhere between outcomes in exhibitions against Kansas, TCU
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas' basketball program is under new direction for the third time in seven seasons. Mike Anderson left the program in good hands for Eric Musselman to take over with two Elite Eight's and a Sweet 16 appearance in five years.
Expectations for Arkansas will range from darkhorse Final Four candidates to tournament squad with 20+ victories. The Razorbacks spent a good chunk of change during the recruitment of high schoolers and transfer prospects including a package north of $1 million for guard Johnell Davis. Ivisic missed a lot of time last season as the NCAA drug its feet to deem him eligible until January. After being behind the eight ball as a freshman, he received a chance to grow as a player and develop into a SEC caliber post presence.Not many 7’2 bigs like him in the game of basketball, for some Europeans it takes time to get adjusted. last…Trevon Brazile improved his body during the offseason adding a noticeable 10 pounds to his frame.
Arkansas Razorbacks guard DJ Wagner preparing to shoot a free throw against the Kansas Jayhawks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. / Andy Hodges-Hogs on SI ImagesKeep in mind this roster only has nine players who will contribute and earn a significant amount of minutes. The starting five during the preseason has been Fland, Wagner, Thiero, Ivisic and Karter Knox.
The Razorbacks play three consecutive NCAA Tournament caliber teams to start league play with road trip against the Volunteers and back-to-back home games against Ole Miss and Florida.
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