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Arkansas State men’s basketball lands Lipscomb transfer Cody Head
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – For the third time this offseason, Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson dips into the transfer portal. Lipscomb freshman guard Cody Head committed to the Red Wolves, the Cleveland, Ohio native posted on X Sunday.
The ASUN All-Freshman member appeared in 32 games and started 10, including each of the team’s final 6 games in his true freshman season.
He averaged 8.1 points per game, which rose to just under 10 points per game in conference play. Head shot 53 percent from the field and 35% from 3, scoring a season-high 21 points at Austin Peay in February.
Head joins Arkansas guard Joseph Pinion and Ole Miss forward Rashaud Marshall as the newest A-State commits from the transfer portal. With the commitment, the Red Wolves have two scholarships left to fill.
Arkansas State Men’s Basketball Roster
Returning for 2024-25
G Derrian Ford (Soph.) – 36 GP (31 GS), 10.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 41.1% FG, 37.6 3FG% (64-170), 21 stl
G Taryn Todd (Jr.) – 37 GP (19 GS), 12.8 PPG, 42% FG, 37 stl
F Izaiyah Nelson (Soph.) – 37 GP (31 GS), 9.8 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 73 blk, 23 stl
F Dyondre Dominguez – 37 GP (23 GS), 10.3 PPG, 33.9% 3FG (60-177), 5.8 RPG, 25 stl, 19 blk
G Avery Felts (Jr.) – 37 GP (19 GS), 5.9 PPG, 37% 3FG (62-168)
G Zane Butler (Jr.) – 28 GP, 3.1 PPG, 42% 3FG
G Terrance Ford Jr. (Soph.) – 2 GP (missed majority of season due to injury)
G Jacob St. Clair (Fr. walk-on) – DNP
Newcomers
G Joseph Pinion (Arkansas)
F Rashaud Marshall (Ole Miss; Blytheville alum)
G Cody Head (Lipscomb)
F R’Chaun King (Bartlett (TN) HS)
F Josh Hill (Wheeler (GA) HS)
G Jaiden Harrison (Timon (NY) HS, walk-on)
Graduating
G Caleb Fields
F LaQuill Hardnett
In Transfer Portal
G | F Freddy Hicks
F Julian Lual
G Obadiah Curtis
F Lado Laku
G Noah McDavid
G Malcolm Farrington
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All of Arkansas under high fire danger in March as burn bans spread statewide
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is urging residents to stay alert as we face a high risk of wildfires in the state.
All of Arkansas is now under a high fire danger, with more than half of all counties under burn bans.
Officials say dry conditions, above-average temperatures, and strong winds are making fires both easier to start—and harder to control.
They’re urging everyone to avoid outdoor burning, properly extinguish cigarettes, and use caution with machinery in dry areas.
“Right now, everybody just needs to postpone burning……Hopefully see things improve over the next few days.”
So far in March, more than 300 fires have burned more than nine-thousand acres.
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What John Calipari said about Dairus Acuff after Arkansas basketball’s Sweet 16 exit
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A humbling loss to Arizona means Darius Acuff Jr.’s career with Arkansas basketball is likely over.
Acuff is projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He scored a game-high 28 points as the No. 4 Razorbacks (28-9) fell to the No. 1 Wildcats (35-2) 109-88 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 26.
After the loss, John Calipari reflected on Acuff’s historic season. The Hall of Fame coach will remember the Detroit native’s fierce spirit while hunting victories.
“(Acuff) was the ultimate competitor. He had a will to win and would make baskets because he wasn’t afraid to miss late in games,” Calipari said. “He and Meleek (Thomas) and the other guys, they set the stage for growth. You’re going to have an opportunity to get better, but it’s hard. The league is hard. You’ve got to be a gym rat if you really want to do this. Those guys proved it. I had a ball coaching them.”
Acuff became just the third person to win the SEC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year awards handed out by both the coaches and media, joining Anthony Davis (2012) and Brandon Miller (2023). He became the league’s first player since Pete Maravich to lead the SEC in both scoring and assists.
His final season-long stats were 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game. He shot 48.4% from the field and 44% on 3-pointers.
Acuff was short on words in his final press conference with the Hogs, but he didn’t bring up his individual accolades when asked what he will remember the most from a dynamic collegiate season.
“Brotherhood, for sure,” Acuff said. “With the team, great support from the fans. I don’t know, a lot of good stuff. It was a great year, for sure.”
Arkansas fans won’t soon forget his dominance.
Jackson Fuller covers Arkansas football, basketball and baseball for the Southwest Times Record, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at jfuller@usatodayco.com or follow him @jacksonfuller16 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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What channel is Arkansas basketball vs Arizona on today? March Madness game time, TV, streaming
Ian Eagle recalls wildest memories from past NCAA Men’s Tournaments
Announcer Ian Eagle has been providing analysis for March Madness for decades. He joins us to talk about his partnership with Great Clips.
Darius Acuff Jr. and the fourth-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks will face Brayden Burries and the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats as the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament continues with the Sweet 16 Thursday in San Jose, California.
The Razorbacks (28-8) reached the West Region semifinals by beating Hawaii and High Point. Meanwhile, the Wildcats (34-2) beat Long Island and Utah State.
Here’s how to watch the Razorbacks-Wildcats game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
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What time is Arkansas vs Arizona today? When is NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game today?
- Date: Thursday, March 26
- Start time: 8:45 p.m. CT
- Where: SAP Center in San Jose, California
What channel is Arkansas vs Arizona on today? How to watch, stream NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
- TV: TBS/truTV
- How to watch online: Sling (free trial)
Arkansas vs Arizona betting odds for March Madness Sweet 16 game
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, March 26:
- Moneyline: ARI -375 | ARK +290
- Spread: Arizona (-8.5)
- Over/under: 165.5
All times CT
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