Calipari Previews 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach discusses team's postseason awards and injury status ahead of tournament

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari spoke to the media to preview the 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament. Calipari discussed standout freshman Darius Acuff Jr. winning SEC Freshman and Player of the Year, other postseason awards, and provided an update on an injury to player Karter Knox. The Razorbacks will play in the late game on Friday night against either Texas A&M, South Carolina, or Oklahoma.

Why it matters

The SEC men's basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases some of the top college basketball talent in the country. Calipari's comments provide valuable insight into the Razorbacks' season and their outlook heading into the tournament, which could have major implications for the team's postseason prospects.

The details

Calipari discussed standout freshman Darius Acuff Jr. winning SEC Freshman and Player of the Year, as well as other postseason awards earned by Razorbacks players. He also provided an update on an injury to player Karter Knox, noting the team's status and preparation for their Friday night matchup against either Texas A&M, South Carolina, or Oklahoma.

  • The 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament is taking place this weekend.

The players

John Calipari

Head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team.

Darius Acuff Jr.

Arkansas Razorbacks freshman who won SEC Freshman and Player of the Year awards.

Karter Knox

Arkansas Razorbacks player with an injury status update provided by Calipari.

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What’s next

The Razorbacks will play their first tournament game on Friday night against either Texas A&M, South Carolina, or Oklahoma.

The takeaway

Calipari's comments provide valuable insight into the Arkansas Razorbacks' successful season and their outlook heading into the highly anticipated SEC men's basketball tournament, which could have major implications for the team's postseason prospects.