Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball
Arkansas Razorbacks | |
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University | University of Arkansas |
Head coach | John Pelphrey (1st season) |
Conference | Southeastern Conference West Division |
Arena | Bud Walton Arena (capacity: 19,200) |
Nickname | Razorbacks |
Colors | Cardinal and White |
NCAA tournament champions | |
1994 | |
NCAA tournament runner-up | |
1995 | |
NCAA tournament Final Four | |
1941, 1945, 1978, 1990, 1994, 1995 | |
NCAA tournament appearances | |
1941, 1945, 1949, 1958, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2008 | |
Conference tournament champions | |
Southwest Conference: 1977, 1979, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1991 Southeastern Conference: 2000 | |
Conference regular season champions | |
Southwest Conference: 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1935, 1936, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1944, 1949, 1950, 1958, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1991 Southeastern Conference: 1992, 1994 |
The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The Razorbacks are currently coached by John Pelphrey.
Please note that the nickname "Razorbacks" is exclusive to men's teams and athletes at the school. Women's teams at the school are formally nicknamed "Lady Razorbacks", but the short form of Lady'Backs is more widely used.
The basketball team plays its home games in Bud Walton Arena on the University of Arkansas campus. The Hogs under the coaching leadership of Nolan Richardson won the NCAA tournament in 1994 defeating Duke University, and appeared in the championship game the following year, but were beaten by UCLA. The Razorbacks have been to NCAA Final Four in 1941, 1945, 1978, 1990, 1994 and 1995.
History
The early years (1924-33)
Francis Schmidt coached the Razorbacks from the 1924 season until the 1929 season. During this time, Arkansas finished first in the Southwest Conference four out of six years.
In the 1930 season, Charles Bassett took over as head coach. He would coach until the 1933 season. Arkansas finished first in the Southwest Conference during his first year, but would not finish above third place for the rest of his reign.
First Glen Rose era (1934-42)
Glen Rose took over in the 1934 season and would leave after the 1942 season. The Razorbacks finished took first place in the Southeast Conference outright three times and tied for first twice more during this nine year run. In the 1941 season, Rose led Arkansas to the NCAA Final Four.
Eugene Lambert and Presley Askew years (1943-52)
Eugene Lambert took the helm for the 1943 season and would last until the 1949 season. During these four seasons, Arkansas tied for first place of the Southwest conference twice. Arkansas was selected for the NCAA tournament in the 1944 season, but had to withdraw after two of their players were involved in a car accident. The next year they were selected again and would make it to the Final Four. They would not make the tournament again, however until the 1949 season when they reached the NCAA Regional.
Presley Askew would take over in 1950 and would only last until 1952. Arkansas would tie for first place in the Southwest conference in his first season, but would get progressively worse. The Razorbacks would not make the NCAA tournament during this tenure.
Second Glen Rose era (1953-66)
Glen Rose would take back over on 1953 and would last until 1966. He would not achieve the success he had during his previous run, with the only real success being in the 1958 season, where Arkansas tied for first place of the Southwest conference and would reach the NCAA Regional.
Waller and Van Eman years (1967-74)
Duddy Waller would become head coach for the 1967 season and would be replaced by Larry Van Eman for the 1971 season. Van Eman would leave after the 1974 season. Arkansas failed to finish above second place under during this time and would not receive any invitations to the NCAA tournament.
Eddie Sutton era (1975-85)
Eddie Sutton would become head coach in 1975 and would stay until 1985. During these eleven seasons, Arkansas would finish in first or tied for first of the Southwest conference four times. After two unsuccessful seasons, the Razorbacks would be invited to the NCAA tournament during every season of his tenure. The most successful season was 1978 where they would reach the Final Four.
Nolan Richardson era (1986-2002)
Nolan Richardson would take over in 1985 and lasted until 2002. The Razorbacks would finish in first place of the Southwest conference three times. Arkansas would join the Southeastern conference for the 1991 season and would finish in first place twice, first place of the Western division once, and would also tie once for first place of the Western division. During these seventeen seasons, Arkansas would make the NCAA tournament thirteen times. Arkansas would make the Final Four during the 1990, 1994 and 1995 season. They would win their first National Championship in the 1994 season. The next season, although they were unable to repeat, they would make it to the Championship game and finish runner-up.
Stan Heath years (2003-07)
Stan Health would take over in 2003 and would last until 2007. During his five years, Arkansas would not be able to enjoy the success that they achieved under Richardson. They would not finish above third place in the Western division of the Southeastern conference. They were invited to the NCAA tournament for his final seasons, although they would be eliminated in the first round both times.
John Pelphrey (2007-Present)
John Pelphrey was hired as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks on Monday, April 9, 2007.[1] Arkansas went 23-12 in Pelphrey's first season, defeating Indiana by 14 points in the first round of the NCAA Tournament before being put away by overall #1 seed North Carolina in the second round. The Razorbacks had an SEC regular season record of 9-7.
Year-by-year record
Year | Overall | Conference |
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1924 | 17-11 | 3-9 |
1925 | 23-2 | 10-4 |
1926 | 23-2 | 11-1 |
1927 | 14-2 | 8-2 |
1928 | 19-1 | 12-0 |
1929 | 19-1 | 11-1 |
1930 | 16-7 | 10-2 |
1931 | 14-9 | 7-5 |
1932 | 18-6 | 8-4 |
1933 | 14-7 | 6-6 |
1934 | 16-8 | 6-6 |
1935 | 14-5 | 9-3 |
1936 | 24-3 | 11-1 |
1937 | 12-6 | 8-4 |
1938 | 19-3 | 11-1 |
1939 | 18-5 | 9-3 |
1940 | 12-10 | 6-6 |
1941 | 20-3 | 12-0 |
1942 | 19-4 | 10-2 |
1943 | 19-7 | 8-4 |
1944 | 16-8 | 11-1 |
1945 | 17-9 | 9-3 |
1946 | 16-7 | 9-3 |
1947 | 14-10 | 8-4 |
1948 | 16-8 | 8-4 |
1949 | 15-11 | 9-3 |
1950 | 12-12 | 8-4 |
1951 | 13-11 | 7-5 |
1952 | 10-14 | 4-8 |
1953 | 10-11 | 4-8 |
1954 | 13-9 | 6-6 |
1955 | 14-9 | 8-4 |
1956 | 11-12 | 9-3 |
1957 | 11-12 | 5-7 |
1958 | 17-10 | 9-5 |
1959 | 9-14 | 6-8 |
1960 | 12-11 | 7-7 |
1961 | 16-7 | 9-5 |
1962 | 14-10 | 5-9 |
1963 | 13-11 | 8-6 |
1964 | 9-14 | 6-8 |
1965 | 9-14 | 5-9 |
1966 | 13-10 | 7-7 |
1967 | 6-17 | 4-10 |
1968 | 10-14 | 7-7 |
1969 | 10-14 | 4-10 |
1970 | 5-19 | 3-11 |
1971 | 5-21 | 1-13 |
1972 | 16-10 | 9-5 |
1973 | 10-16 | 6-8 |
1974 | 17-9 | 11-3 |
1975 | 17-9 | 11-3 |
1976 | 19-9 | 9-7 |
1977 | 26-2 | 16-0 |
1978 | 32-4 | 14-2 |
1979 | 25-5 | 13-3 |
1980 | 21-8 | 13-3 |
1981 | 24-8 | 13-3 |
1982 | 23-6 | 12-4 |
1983 | 26-4 | 14-2 |
1984 | 25-7 | 14-2 |
1985 | 22-13 | 10-6 |
1986 | 12-16 | 4-12 |
1987 | 19-14 | 8-8 |
1988 | 21-9 | 11-5 |
1989 | 25-7 | 13-3 |
1990 | 30-5 | 14-2 |
1991 | 34-4 | 15-1 |
1992 | 26-8 | 13-3 |
1993 | 22-9 | 10-6 |
1994 | 31-3 | 14-2 |
1995 | 32-7 | 12-4 |
1996 | 20-13 | 9-7 |
1997 | 18-14 | 8-8 |
1998 | 24-9 | 11-5 |
1999 | 23-11 | 9-7 |
2000 | 19-15 | 7-9 |
2001 | 20-11 | 10-6 |
2002 | 14-15 | 6-10 |
2003 | 9-19 | 4-12 |
2004 | 12-16 | 4-12 |
2005 | 18-12 | 6-10 |
2006 | 22-10 | 10-6 |
2007 | 21-13 | 7-9 |
2008 | 23-12 | 9-7 |
Rivalries
Notable players
NCAA Tournament Results
The Razorbacks have appeared in 28 NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 37-27.
Year | Result |
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1941 | National Semifinals |
1945 | National Semifinals |
1949 | Regional Third Place |
1958 | Regional Fourth Place |
1977 | First Round |
1978 | Third Place |
1979 | Elite Eight |
1980 | First Round |
1981 | Sweet Sixteen |
1982 | Second Round |
1983 | Sweet Sixteen |
1984 | Second Round |
1985 | Second Round |
1988 | First Round |
1989 | Second Round |
1990 | National Semifinals |
1991 | Elite Eight |
1992 | Second Round |
1993 | Sweet Sixteen |
1994 | National Champion |
1995 | National Runner Up |
1996 | Sweet Sixteen |
1998 | Second Round |
1999 | Second Round |
2000 | First Round |
2001 | First Round |
2006 | First Round |
2007 | First Round |
2008 | Second Round |
Razorbacks in the NBA (past and present)
- Corey Beck
- Ron Brewer
- Ronnie Brewer
- Todd Day
- Scott Hastings
- Joe Johnson
- Joe Kleine
- Andrew Lang
- Lee Mayberry
- Clint McDaniel
- Oliver Miller
- Sidney Moncrief
- Jannero Pargo
- Alvin Robertson
- Darrell Walker
- Corliss Williamson
See also
References
- ^ Pelphrey to leave South Alabama after five years Associated Press, accessed January 14, 2008