Those two words were said five separate times by Tramon Mark when talking to the media Wednesday night after Arkansas basketball’s latest loss. The Razorbacks suffered a 76-66 defeat on the road to Georgia that dropped their record to 9-6 overall and 0-2 on in the SEC.
Mark was referring to the Hogs’ 3-point shot attempts. He felt like Arkansas executed its offense and found openings from downtown against the Bulldogs, but they just couldn’t convert. Arkansas finished the night 3-of-21 from 3-point line, and the ice-cold shooting was a huge difference in another demoralizing defeat.
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“I thought we had good ball movement. I thought we had good spacing. We ran more middle pick-and-rolls,” Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman said. “But the 3-of-21 from three, I mean, if you’re a shooter, you’ve got to make open shots.”
Struggles from downtown have now become a two-year problem for the Razorbacks. Arkansas ranked 318th in the country last year, shooting 31.3% from 3-point range.
Musselman knew this was an issue that needed to be fixed, so he went into the transfer portal and brought sharpshooters like Jeremiah Davenport and Khalif Battle to Fayetteville. He also hoped Davonte Davis’ prowess in the SEC last season would carry over to this campaign, and Trevon Brazile would return for a full season. There was plenty of optimism Arkansas would be serviceable from 3-point land.
The Hogs had made strides, entering Wednesday ranked 139th in the country and shooting 34.3% in the category, but they’re reverting back to old ways in the SEC. Arkansas is 10-of-45 (22.2%) from three through two league games.
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“I shot 0-for-4 from three,” Mark said before going on his rant about all of the misses.
“My last three was a great look. I think I shot one that was kind of forced, but all the other ones were good looks. But the other guys like (Battle) and (Brazile) got great looks. Keyon (Menifield Jr.) got great looks. I passed to them in transition and we got great looks. We just got to make them. We weren’t making them tonight. Devo got great looks.”
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The missed threes were hardly the only reason Arkansas fell to Georgia. The Hogs committed 10 turnovers in the first half as Georgia built a 10-point lead at halftime. The Bulldogs scored 25 points off turnovers and won the bench battle 40-19.
But this version of Musselman’s Razorbacks isn’t the same defensive stalwart as previous years. Arkansas struggles to keep guards out of the paint and gives up too many wide open 3-pointers. If the defense is going to take a step back, the offense must take a step forward to replicate the program’s recent success.
“I mean, 3-of-21. We had a bunch of defenders in the past that could go 3-for-21,” Musselman said.
Despite a small surge in non-conference play, the three-point shooting looks like a problem, again. That’s bad news for a team now facing pressure every time it steps out on the court, with each loss representing another hit to an uncertain NCAA Tournament resume.
The Arkansas Court of Appeals released opinions Wednesday. The court’s ruling and the names of the cases are reprinted here. The full opinions and other court proceedings, including per curiam decisions, orders and submissions, can be found on the internet at arcourts.gov.
PROCEEDINGS OF Jan. 7, 2026
CHIEF JUDGE N. MARK KLAPPENBACH
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CR-23-821. Kenneth Steward v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gladwin and Brown, JJ., agree.
JUDGE ROBERT J. GLADWIN
CR-25-24. Bryce Anderson v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Virden and Harrison, JJ., agree.
JUDGE CASEY R. TUCKER
CV-24-537. Flywheel Energy Production, LLC v. Van Buren County, Arkansas; and Van Buren County Judge Dale James, in His Official Capacity as Van Buren County Judge, from Van Buren County Circuit Court. Reversed and dismissed. Abramson and Harrison, JJ., agree.
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JUDGE WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD
CV-24-209. LRS South, LLC v. Benton County Solid Waste Management District and the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board, from Benton County Circuit Court. Reversed and remanded. Hixson and Murphy, JJ., agree.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas continued its offseason roster work by adding a transfer defensive back and securing a future offensive line piece from Texas, addressing both immediate depth and long-term development.
The Razorbacks announced the signing of Georgia State defensive back Tyler Scott, a transfer with multiple years of eligibility remaining, while also landing Carey Clayton, an offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll High School, as part of the 2026 recruiting class.
Scott joins the Hogs after spending the 2025 season at Georgia State, where he appeared in two games and recorded four tackles. He arrives in Fayetteville with three years of eligibility remaining, giving Arkansas flexibility in how he’s developed and used in the secondary.
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Before his time at Georgia State, Scott spent two seasons at Auburn. One of those seasons was cut short due to an ACL injury, limiting his opportunity to contribute on the field.
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The Razorbacks now provide him with a chance to reset and compete in a defensive back room that continues to evolve.
At 6 feet tall, Scott adds experience to a secondary that has seen significant turnover through the transfer portal. His addition gives the Hogs another option at defensive back as the staff works through spring and fall evaluations.
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Clayton strengthens 2026 offensive line class
Arkansas also added a future piece up front with the commitment of Carey Clayton, a 6-foot-3, 270-pound offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll, one of Texas’ most consistent high school programs.
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Clayton helped Southlake Carroll complete an undefeated regular season last fall and reach the state semifinals. He enters college football as a consensus three-star prospect, ranked among the top offensive line recruits in Texas.
In addition to Arkansas, Clayton held offers from Air Force, Arkansas State, Florida Atlantic, UAB and UTEP. He ultimately chose the Razorbacks, becoming the 16th commitment in the Hogs’ 2026 recruiting class.
Clayton is ranked around No. 251 nationally and No. 141 in Texas. While not among the highest-rated prospects in the class, his high school experience and physical development make him a long-term project for Arkansas’ offensive line.
Hogs continue roster building
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The additions of Scott and Clayton reflect the Hogs’ continued focus on roster balance. Scott becomes the 23rd transfer portal addition this offseason, reinforcing a secondary that has emphasized competition and depth.
Clayton’s commitment adds to a growing 2026 class that prioritizes size and developmental upside, particularly along the offensive line.
Arkansas has steadily worked to build future depth in the trenches while supplementing current needs through the portal.
While neither move is designed to generate immediate headlines, both fit into a broader plan aimed at improving roster stability.
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Scott offers experience and flexibility in the defensive backfield, while Clayton provides a long-term option at a position that often requires patience.
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As the Razorbacks move through the offseason, these additions help establish depth at key positions and give the coaching staff more options heading into the coming seasons.
Key takeaways
Arkansas added Georgia State transfer defensive back Tyler Scott, who brings experience and remaining eligibility to the secondary.
The Razorbacks signed 2026 Texas offensive lineman Carey Clayton, adding size and long-term depth up front.
The Hogs continue balancing immediate roster needs with long-term development through recruiting and the portal.
John Brummett’s career in news began when he was in high school, as a part-time reporter for the Arkansas Democrat. He moved to the Arkansas Gazette in 1977.
He wrote a political column for the Gazette from 1986 to 1990. He was an editor for the Arkansas Times from 1990 to 1992.
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In 1994, his book, “High Wire: From the Back Roads to the Beltway, the Education of Bill Clinton,” was published by Hyperion of New York City. He became a columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in 1994. In 2000, he signed a deal with Donrey Media Group, now known as Stephens Media, and wrote for them for 11 years.
He rejoined Democrat-Gazette as a columnist on Oct. 24, 2011.
