Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari lamented his team being outworked by the No. 1 Auburn Tigers in a script he's seen play out too often.

Although taking another loss while on the bubble, John Calipari knows a berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket is still there to be had for Arkansas. Calipari assessed the Razorback’s chances of making the NCAA Tournament after their 67-60 loss at No.

Arkansas coach John Calipari had a heart-to-heart with his Razorbacks team Saturday following a 69-61 loss at No. 8 Texas A&M in which he reinforced the importance of playing with confidence and made clear that the team -- despite a hard-fought effort in defeat -- should in no way be content with any sort of moral victory as the regular season nears an end.

Already on the men’s NCAA tournament bubble, according to ESPN’s Bracketology, Arkansas and first-year head coach John Calipari can ill afford any major missteps over the next few weeks. That’s what made a close 69-61 loss to No. 8 Texas A&M on Saturday so disappointing.

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While Arkansas has the talent to upset No. 1 Auburn in The Jungle, the Razorbacks will be unsuccessful if D.J. Wagner does not have an excellent game.

Following Arkansas' loss to Texas A&M on Saturday, Razorbacks coach John Calipari lost his cool as his team continues to come up short. Here's more:

The transition to Arkansas hasn't been easy for John Calipari. In his first season as head coach, the Razorbacks are 15-10 through their first 25 games—but are just 4-8 in the SEC. After losing a relatively close one to Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station,

Arkansas basketball nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback against Alabama, but John Calipari blames a poor mindset early in the second half for the loss.

Texas A&M secured a crucial win over Arkansas, with Razorbacks head coach John Calipari commenting on the team's performance and future after close losses.