Arkansas vs Texas: Injury Report, Starting 5 & More as John Calipari Will Look to Build Up on Kentucky’s Triumph

The Arkansas Razorbacks (13-8, 2-6 SEC) seek to ride the momentum of their thrilling win over Kentucky into a critical road test against the Texas Longhorns (15-7, 4-5 Big 12) on Tuesday night. Head coach John Calipari seeks to build on his team’s recent success and keep their postseason hopes alive. With injury concerns and lineup adjustments still in play, the Razorbacks face a daunting task against a Texas squad eager to defend its home court and climb the conference standings.

The Arkansas Razorbacks face a critical contest against the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday. Injury and lineup issues remain prevalent for both squads. For Texas, guard Chendall Weaver has been declared out for his fifth straight game since sustaining a hip flexor injury against Auburn earlier this month. Head coach Rodney Terry did little to shed light on the timeline for Weaver‘s return during his media availability last week, forcing the Longhorns to soldier on without another of their contributors.

On the Arkansas side, the loss of starting point guard Boogie Fland looms large. Fland has missed several games due to hand surgery, and the Razorbacks’ offense struggled without him. However, they showed signs of life in the win over Kentucky. It’s unclear if they’ve lost focus and cohesiveness in Fland’s absence. With his return uncertain, coach John Calipari may need to move DJ Wagner to point guard to keep the offense flowing.

It has been a long season, butnsas might just be coming together at the right time as they enter the final stretch of the regular season. With only 10 games remaining, the Razorbacks will likely need to win six or seven of them to ensure an NCAA Tournament appearance. But first, Calipari has Texas in his crosshairs as a team that can be particularly difficult to defeat on the road. Wednesday will be a very important test for two programs struggling to keep their postseason hopes alive, as both teams deal with injury setbacks and lineup decisions.

John Calipari’s adjustments: Who steps up for who?

With Boogie Fland out due to hand surgery, Arkansas coach Calipari has adjusted the lineup. The Razorbacks dominated Kentucky without him, raising questions about their reliance on the freshman guard. While his playmaking and scoring are not there, Arkansas appears to have found a new groove with a reshuffled lineup.

D.J. Wagner will play a much bigger role as a point guard, creating shots and facilitating offense. Johnell Davis is a veteran scoring presence. Karter Knox will be dynamic with his playmaking on the wing, and Adou Thiero will be a versatile defensive player. Zvonimir Ivišić will be an anchor in the paint against the physical frontcourt of Texas.

Jordan Pope is set to orchestrate the backcourt for the Texas Longhorns. Meanwhile, Tramon Mark and Tre Johnson will form primary scoring punches. Arthur Kaluma and Kadin Shedrick provide the ruggedness and rebounding punch of the frontcourt. The game should be battled hard in the paint.

Arkansas Razorbacks:

• Zvonimir Ivišić (#44)
• Adou Thiero (#3)
• Karter Knox (#11)
• Johnell Davis (#1)
• D.J. Wagner (#21)

Texas Longhorns:

• Arthur Kaluma (#6)
• Kadin Shedrick (#5)
• Tre Johnson (#20)
• Jordan Pope (#0)
• Tramon Mark (#12)

The ESPN Analytics has listed the Texas Longhorns at a heavy favourite to win in their game this week against Arkansas Razorbacks, with a total of 79% chance and Arkansas at only 21%. Arkansas has given some good displays lately, for instance, having won against Kentucky, but superior record and more strength in its team give them a huge margin going into the game. The Razorbacks will have to give their best performance to beat the odds and challenge Texas.

The odds are set with Arkansas as the underdog. Arkansas has a spread of +7.5 (-105) and a total of o143.5 (-110), with a moneyline of +270. On the other hand, Texas is favored with a spread of -7.5 (-115). A total of u143.5 (-110), and a moneyline of -340. The game will tip off at 9:00 pm ET. with Arkansas aiming to upset the favored Longhorns and extend their winning momentum.