Arkansas basketball’s biggest obstacle to reaching its ceiling isn’t hard to identify. While the Razorbacks boast one of the more lethal offenses in the country, their defense has quietly become the team’s most glaring weakness. With conference play approaching, that side of the ball must improve if Arkansas wants to maximize its potential.
This is precisely why playing a demanding non-conference schedule matters. Facing elite competition early exposes flaws that might otherwise stay hidden until it’s too late. For Arkansas, the tough matchups have revealed exactly what needs fixing and the Razorbacks still have time to address it before the SEC grind begins.