Pelphrey trying to schedule tourney at BWA

Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey may bring a regular season invitational to Bud Walton Arena next fall. free html hit counter
Pelphrey, speaking at an event to announce his new charity (Pel’s Pals), said he’s attempting to snag a few teams to participate in an invitational in Fayetteville sometime near Christmas.UA head coach John Pelphrey is […]

It’s all relative for Marcus, Art Monk

We knew former Razorbacks wide receiver Marcus Monk was good in college, but does he have what it takes to excel with Chicago in the NFL? Well, if genes are any teller of fortune, Monk may have a leg-up professionally.
This piece of news from ChicagoBears.com writer Larry Mayer came as bit of a shock and […]

Texas vs. Arkansas… in federal court?

The general hate toward the Texas Longhorns from Arkansas fans runs deep.
Texas fans also don’t like their little Southwest Conference stepbrother to the northeast. But did you know the federal court has stepped in to settle two fans’ dispute on where they should meet for a deposition?
Well, it’s all fun and games, but check this […]

Gulley commits to Oklahoma State

Fayetteville High School junior guard Fred Gulley, offered a scholarship to play for the University of Arkansas last April by coach John Pelphrey, committed to Oklahoma State Friday.
Fayetteville junior guard Fred GulleyGulley spoke with the Northwest Arkansas Times‘ David Showers Monday.
“I was real excited to get it out of the way,” Gulley said during a […]

Weems making strides at NBA pre-draft camp

Arkansas forward Sonny Weems has slowly but surely shown some progression at this year’s NBA pre-draft camp in Orlando. free webpage hit counter
The former University of Arkansas, Fort Smith star, Razorbacks standout and slam dunk champion (see video below) has been working out for teams and participating in glorified pick-up games this week.
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Sanchez roughs it in China during exhibition tour

Spending 11 days in earthquake-ravaged China may not seem like a tempting vacation spot for a college student, but Arkansas forward Michael Sanchez jumped at the opportunity earlier this month. free webpage hit counter
Michael SanchezSanchez returned to Arkansas and met with the local media earlier today to chronicle his 11-day journey in China with Reach […]

Report: Basketball Hogs to play South Alabama

Arkansas has entered into an agreement with head coach John Pelphrey’s former coaching stop, South Alabama, for a four-game series starting Nov. 26, according to the Mobile Press-Register.
The four-year series will feature two games at USA’s Mitchell Center in Mobile and two at Bud Walton Arena. The schools are scheduled to meet first at the […]

Report: Nutt had plans to be UA’s athletic director

The stories coming out of this year’s SEC spring meetings in Destin, Fla., have been great. free webpage hit counter
Frank BroylesYou’ve got the SEC discussing the possibility of starting its own television network, Bobby Petrino telling reporters he hopes the Arkansas job is his last, and the conference’s coaches passing a resolution for an early […]

Former ISU forward has UA’s interest

Iowa State forward Wesley Johnson, who surprised his coaches when he suddenly packed his bags and left the program on May 15, has garnered attention from Arkansas head coach John Pelphrey, according to a report. free webpage hit counter
Johnson, who averaged 12.4 points per game last season as a sophomore and was named to the […]

Rotnei Clarke, dad on way to UA

Rotnei Clarke, the superstar shooting guard from Oklahoma, will be moving to Fayetteville May 17 to start summer classes at the UA. That’s really not news, though. Here’s where it gets interesting.
Like many in his position, the Verdigris High School senior and owner of the state’s career scoring record, seems to be victim (or recipient?) […]