It hasn’t been pretty for John Calipari early into his tenure as the Arkansas head coach, as the Hogs are 11-7 on the year and 0-5 in SEC play. Calipari brought with him a lot of great players and recruits from Kentucky, and these players, on top of some transfers, made up Arkansas’s 2024-25 team.
While former Wildcat Adou Thiero is the leading scorer for the Razorbacks, an argument could be made that Boogie Fland is the best player on the team. The true freshman was previously committed to Kentucky and will likely be Calipari’s first one and done as the Razorbacks coach.
It was announced on Tuesday evening by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports that Fland will miss the remainder of the season due to a hand injury. This is a massive blow for the Hogs, as Fland was the player that gave them the most upside to turn the season around.
Fland will still be a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and projects with his ability to create his own shot to be a good player at the next level.
For Arkansas, this means DJ Wagner is going to have to step up and start scoring the ball more. Fland averaged 15.1 points and 5.7 assists per game while shooting 36.5% from three in his freshman season.
Calipari and the Fland-less Razorbacks will take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, looking for their first win in SEC play. Coach Calipari will make his return to Rupp Arena on February 1st to face off with Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Sources: Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season due to a hand injury.
Averages 15.1 PPG.
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— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 22, 2025
John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks will play without Bogie Fland
The Arkansas Razorbacks, led by head coach John Calipari, will be facing a tough challenge as they take on their next opponent without star player Bogie Fland. Fland, a key player for the Razorbacks, has been ruled out of the upcoming game due to an injury.
This news comes as a blow to the Razorbacks, who have been relying on Fland’s scoring ability and leadership on the court. However, Calipari and the rest of the team are determined to overcome this setback and continue their winning streak.
Despite Fland’s absence, the Razorbacks are confident in their depth and talent, and are ready to step up and fill the void left by their injured teammate. Calipari has been preparing his team for this situation and is confident that they have what it takes to come out on top in their upcoming game.
Fans will be eagerly watching to see how the Razorbacks perform without Fland and if they can continue their success on the court. With Calipari leading the way, the Arkansas Razorbacks are ready to face this challenge head-on and prove that they are a force to be reckoned with, even without one of their star players.
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