The Arkansas Razorbacks clashed against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase, and contrary to expectations, unranked Illinois handed an upset to the nineteenth-ranked Arkansas.

It's certainly not time to panic about Arkansas' basketball team, but there is one disturbing trend that must be acknowledged.

Nov 22, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the second half against the Little Rock Trojans at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 79-67. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

John Calipari’s arrival at the University of Arkansas has ignited a spark of excitement and anticipation within the Razorbacks’ basketball program. The renowned coach, with his impressive track record and charismatic personality, is set to breathe new life into Arkansas basketball while rediscovering his own passion for the game.

Arkansas coach John Calipari was not pleased with his team's performance in their 90-77 loss to unranked Illinois on Thursday night.

Digging into the stat sheet to highlight the numbers that propelled the Illini to victory over the No. 19 Razorbacks