Arkansas head coach John Calipari will make a much-anticipated return to FedEx Forum on Oct. 27 when the Razorbacks face Memphis in the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic presented by Bad Boy Mowers. The event benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will air on ESPNU. The game will tip off at 8:00 PM.
Arkansas basketball exhibition vs Memphis will be televised
Calipari’s connection to Memphis runs deep. He served as the Tigers’ head coach from 2000 to 2009, compiling a 252-69 record. His teams won seven league titles, made six NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national runner-up finish and four Sweet 16s, and captured the 2002 NIT championship.