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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team is expected to contend for a top seed in the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
A year after winning the SEC Tournament Championship to earn a No. 4 seed in March Madness, the Razorbacks are loaded with a crop of 5-star freshmen and a portal class tailored to coach John Calipari’s liking.
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When it comes to projecting how teams will finish the regular season, Arkansas is expected to be on the cusp of a top-four seed line once again. However, CBS Sports has the Razorbacks slotted as a 5-seed in the South Region and paired up against either Baylor or Virginia Tech, who are predicted for the expanded Dayton play-in games.
The NCAA Tournament selection committee hasn’t been kind to Arkansas as previous postseason trips sent them to Portland (2026), Providence (2025), and Buffalo (2022), Detroit (2018), Greenville (2017), Jacksonville (2015), Raleigh (2008) and Spokane (2007). All teams played around Indianapolis during the 2021 tournament which could be considered similar to the NBA’s “Bubble” during COVID.
Arkansas Razorbacks forward Billy Richmond III (24) commits an offensive foul against Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images
South Region
1 Florida vs. 16 Howard/Jacksonville
8 BYU vs. 9 Indiana
5 Arkansas vs. 12 Baylor/Virginia Tech
4 St. John’s vs. 13 McNeese State
6 Texas Tech vs. 11 Saint Louis/SMU
3 Michigan State vs. 14 Western Kentucky
7 North Carolina vs. 10 Marquette
2 Arizona vs. 15 Tarleton State
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Why Arkansas Fans Should Like This Draw
From a pure matchup standpoint, Arkansas would probably welcome a draw similar to this one.
The Razorbacks have built a roster designed around length, athleticism, versatility, and defense, which should allow them to match up favorably with most teams in the field.
While Florida would likely enter the tournament as one of the…
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