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?) […]

Report: Beverley wanted transfer to USF

Arkansas guard Patrick Beverley was contemplating a transfer to the University of South Florida but will stay at the University of Arkansas, according to a report.
Patrick BeverleyLast week, we alerted you of Beverley’s peculiar status messages on his Facebook page and rumors of his possible departure from the University of Arkansas. We also spoke with […]

UA’s McDonnell announces retirement

Longtime UA track and field coach John McDonnell announced Monday his intentions to retire after the 2008 outdoor track season. John McDonnell
The University sent out a release earlier this morning to announce the scheduling of a 4 p.m. press conference today for “a major announcement pertaining to Arkansas head cross country and track and field […]

Bye-bye Beverley?

I’ve been out at the Real Deal on the Hill the last couple of days checking out the AAU action and doing a few stories for the Times. I bumped into UA sophomore guard Patrick Beverley Friday night after a Real Deal game involving the Arkansas Hawks. He was there as a spectator. As was […]

Hansbrough transfer to UA possible

I know what you’re thinking and, no, UNC center Tyler Hansbrough is not foregoing the NBA to transfer to the University of Arkansas. However, a report surfaced today that his brother, Ben Hansbrough, may be interested in transferring to become a Razorback.Ben Hansbrough
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Ben, a 6-foot-3 guard, asked and was granted his release from the […]

Pelphrey proud of his Hogs and proud to be one

Arkansas basketball coach John Pelphrey closed the door on his first season as the Razorbacks’ head basketball coach Thursday with a final meeting with the media.
While the Razorbacks’ season ended on a downer with a 108-77 loss to top-seeded North Carolina Sunday in the second-round of the NCAA Tournament, Pelphrey, who did not mention the […]

Hogs ready for ‘Psycho T,’ UNC

Arkansas practiced today in preparation for the daunting task of knocking off No. 1 seed North Carolina tomorrow. The Hogs’ most formidable obstacle to overcome will most likely be UNC fire-breather Tyler Hansbrough, who teammates lovingly call “Psycho T.”Tyler Hansbrough doll
The big man averages 22.9 points and 10.2 rebounds a game and will commonly […]

It’s always ‘Sonny’ in Raleigh

Need a big basket when an opponent is making a run? Dish it to Sonny.
Need a set play after a timeout? Dish it to Sonny.
Sonny Weems mugSonny Weems dominated the Indiana defense Saturday night and Arkansas won its first NCAA Tournament game in nine seasons, 86-72. Weems hit big basket after big basket to hold […]

Pelphrey on “The Shot”

The Madness is here. Some of you are at home, skipping work to watch the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Others of you are at work, pretending to be busy as they watch games online.Either way you cut it, it’s a great day to be a basketball fan. Arkansas coach John Pelphrey is a […]