Disturbing Trend Emerging For Arkansas Men's Basketball, HC John Calipari
Disturbing Trend Emerging For Arkansas Men's Basketball, HC John Calipari
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- A disturbing trend has emerged for the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team under head coach John Calipari, as they have lost their last three games by an average margin of 18.7 points.
Defensive Woes
The Razorbacks' defense has been a major concern this season, as they have allowed opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field, which ranks 12th in the SEC. Opponents have also been able to get to the free throw line at will, averaging 25.3 attempts per game.
"We're not getting enough stops defensively. We're giving up too many easy baskets and we're not rebounding well enough."
Offensive Struggles
The Razorbacks' offense has also been inconsistent, as they have struggled to find a reliable scorer outside of freshman guard Nick Smith Jr. The team has shot just 40.2% from the field this season, which ranks 11th in the SEC.
Calipari Under Fire
The Razorbacks' recent struggles have put head coach John Calipari under fire, as some fans and media members have questioned his ability to turn things around. Calipari is in his sixth season at Arkansas, and he has a record of 130-54. However, he has yet to lead the Razorbacks to an NCAA Tournament appearance.
"Calipari has a lot of work to do if he wants to keep his job at Arkansas. The Razorbacks are not playing well, and the fans are starting to get impatient."
Looking Ahead
The Razorbacks have a tough schedule ahead of them, as they face No. 1 Alabama on Saturday and No. 2 Tennessee on February 18th. If they can't turn things around soon, they could be in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive season.