While Arkansas fans will have to wait another 10 days for the actual season to start, the Hoop Hogs will be facing a legitimate opponent in Bud Walton Arena for an exhibition game Friday night when Cincinnati comes to town.
The Bearcats have yet to make the NCAA Tournament in three seasons under head coach Wes Miller, but this year’s Cincy squad was picked to finish smack dab in the middle of the loaded Big 12.
Perhaps the most notable Cincinnati player this season is true freshman swingman Shon Abaev, a heralded recruit out of high school who was pursued by Arkansas, Auburn, USC and more.