John Calipari said Arkansas’ supporting cast stepped forward against Tennessee, showing which players were ready for SEC pressure moments.

The SEC may not get 14 teams in the NCAA Tournament again this year, but the conference remains extremely deep. The Tennessee Volunteers and Arkansas Razorbacks are both ranked in the top 20 at the moment, and both performed well overall in non-conference play, posting identical 10-3 records.

Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari is thrilled his team won't have to play Tennessee again this regular season.

FAYETTEVILLE — Tennessee coach Rick Barnes entered the day as the active Division I leader in all-time wins, but he's sharing it now. Arkansas coach John Calipari caught him with the Razorbacks' 86-75 victory over the Volunteers in Saturday's SEC opener for both teams at Bud Walton Arena.

Tennessee kicker Max Gilbert is signing with Arkansas out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3's Pete Nakos has learned.