Here's what you need to know about John Calipari's move from Kentucky to Arkansas ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season

Despite trailing the Troy Trojans at the half, the Arkansas Razorbacks had a massive second-half effort to avoid being upset. It was a game that head coach John Calipari felt shooting played a major role in for the Razorbacks.

Five-star guard Meleek Thomas from the class of 2025 is committing to Arkansas to play under coach John Calipari.

John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks picked up a major commitment from five-star guard Meleek Thomas this week.

It doesn't feel very Arkansas. But it didn't feel very Memphis or Kentucky, either. But he spent nearly a decade with the Tigers and then a decade and a half in Lexington, the place he departed in April to become Head Hog.

Meleek Thomas, a 5-star recruit from Overtime Elite high school, has committed to the University of Arkansas, joining head coach John Calipari, according

Arkansas basketball will look to rebuild when John Calipari leads the team on the floor this season. Calipari is in his first season there.

Gonzaga returned six of its top seven scorers from last season’s 27-8 team that advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 before losing to Purdue. The Bulldogs also added an impact newcomer in Razorback transfer guard Khalif Battle.

Another 5-star guard is coming to Fayetteville. Meleek Thomas is the latest recruit to join John Calipari and Arkansas basketball's new era.

The John Calipari effect has started to get results in Fayetteville. Arkansas has landed five-star recruit Meleek Thomas as part of its recruiting class for 2025, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Thomas currently plays in the Overtime Elite basketball league.