The Arkansas Razorbacks have revived their NCAA Tournament hopes, surprising college basketball analysts with back-to-back wins over Kentucky and Texas. After a rocky start to SEC play, these victories have put the Razorbacks in a strong position. They’re now catching the attention of bracketologists, including ESPN’s Joe Lunardi.
According to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi, Arkansas is far from being out of the NCAA Tournament picture. In his latest bracketology update, Lunardi stated, “You say Arkansas is far from an NCAA team. I think they’re a lot closer than that. I have them as the first team out.”
This assessment comes after Arkansas’s recent performances, which have shown a marked improvement in their gameplay and competitiveness.
Lunardi further elaborated on the implications of Arkansas’s potential win against Alabama, saying, “Now, if they were to win tonight against Alabama, it would seemingly help their case, pending results elsewhere. They wouldn’t necessarily bump a fellow SEC rival at least not immediately, but there are vulnerable teams as well.”
Arkansas has certainly found light at the end of what seemed like a very dark tunnel. Their recent wins have not only spared them from the prospect of a season without tournament hopes but have also put them in contention as a team to watch.
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