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189. Anthony Black: Big Dreams Jan 09, 2023

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The first thing you notice about Anthony Black is the hair. But pay attention for any amount of time when Black is on the basketball court and something else stands out: elite skills, vision and talent. If things played out differently, Black—a great athlete and three-star wide receiver recruit—could've been running routes at Razorback Stadium. He certainly made the right choice. Black, a McDonald's All-American and top-ranked point guard in the class, is a special talent on the hardwood. And he wants that talent to lead the Razorbacks to big things.

188. Ricky Council IV: Big Leap Dec 19, 2022

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He's not the first, second or even third. But Ricky Council IV is making a name for himself. Fourth, as his family calls him, has turned into a standout for the Razorback basketball team and currently leads the SEC in scoring. And Council is attacking from the start in his first season at Arkansas after two at Wichita State, where he was the American Athletic Conference Sixth Man of the Year last season. But the junior has his eyes on much bigger prizes at Arkansas. If the early returns are any indication, Fourth and the Hogs will have a chance to accomplish everything they want, and then some.

187. Rylee Langerman: Arkansas' Glue Dec 12, 2022

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Every good team has someone who's "the glue"—the player who makes everything work and keeps everyone together. For Arkansas' women's basketball team, that's Rylee Langerman. It's a role she embraces for a program that's on the rise in the SEC. But it's not the only thing that matters to Rylee. She's dealt with alopecia—a skin disease that causes hair loss—from a young age. And the challenges she's faced have only made her stronger. Now, she's become an advocate and a leader in the community for a fan base she loves...and the glue that holds her team together.

186. Louis Campbell: Arkansas Through & Through Dec 05, 2022

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Being a Razorback has always meant something to the people of Arkansas. There's something to be said for an Arkansas kid reaching his fullest potential with the Razorbacks. And that's the case for Louis Campbell, whose success with the Hogs made him among the most revered coaches in the state. A Hamburg native, Campbell was a three-year starter on defense for the Razorbacks in the early 70s, and still holds a school postseason record, with three interceptions vs. Tennessee in the 1971 Liberty Bowl. But Campbell wasn't done with Arkansas when his playing career ended. After spending time coaching at Alabama, Oklahoma State and with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he got the call to come home, and spent the next 18 seasons with the Razorbacks. Louis Campbell realized his potential as a player and coach with the Razorbacks. He's Arkansas through and through.

185. The Miracle on Markham Nov 29, 2022

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On the 20th anniversary of the Miracle on Markham and Arkansas' last-second win over LSU to clinch the SEC West title in 2002, join Houston Nutt, Matt Jones and Clay Henry as they look back on what of the biggest moments in Razorback football history.

184. Mike Neighbors: What's Next? Nov 21, 2022

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Arkansas women's basketball is a program on the rise. Need proof? Look no further than all the things Mike Neighbors has accomplished as he begins Year 6 at the helm of the Razorbacks. There were those two top-five wins over UConn and Baylor—two of the four such wins in program history. But he's also one of three coaches in program history to lead the Hogs to four-straight winning seasons. That success is largely driven by Neighbors' unique approach to coaching. He's always coming up with new ideas to challenge the norms. And as more and more top talent joins the Razorback program, fans are beginning to catch a glimpse of what's to come.

183. Pat Bradley: Boston Hog Nov 14, 2022

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Pat Bradley has always been "the shootah." The stats and records back it up. Bradley is fifth on Arkansas' all-time scoring list, led the Razorbacks in points per game three times, and made more 3-pointers than any Hog in history. And that shooting prowess is how a little-recruited guard from the Boston area ended up down in Arkansas. But Fayetteville is a long way from home. And there was a tough adjustment period for Bradley, who was unsure he'd last with the Razorbacks. Bradley stuck it out, took his lumps early and quickly emerged as a scoring threat for the Razorbacks, entering a new era minus their championship-winning heroes. And he wouldn't trade it for anything.

182. Raheim Sanders: Razorbacks' Rocket Nov 07, 2022

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There's something special about the No. 5 jersey at Arkansas. It takes a special player to live up to the impossible standard set by the GOAT, Darren McFadden. But Rocket Sanders is doing his best—and as it turns out, his best is pretty darn good. The sophomore leads the SEC in rushing and is on pace to have the best season by a Razorback running back since McFadden. And having that No. 5 jersey is a big motivating factor. And as important as living up to the legacy of No. 5 is to Sanders, there's something even bigger to him: being a dad. Sanders grew up most of his life without a father figure in his life. He's determined to play a major role in his son's life. Rocket Sanders has big shoes to fill, but if the early returns are any indication, he's well on his way to leaving a lasting legacy on—and off—the field.

181. Jadon Haselwood: Best Version of Himself Oct 31, 2022

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Jadon Haselwood was born to make plays. But sometimes, the right opportunity doesn't come straight away. After committing to Oklahoma as one of the top recruits in the country, Haselwood had his moments, but a major injury and lack of targets had left him struggling to catch on in his three seasons in Norman. A decision to transfer landed him at Arkansas, with a fresh start, bolstered by a coaching staff who believes in what he can do. Being a top recruit can come with a lot of pressure, and Haselwood has dealt with it throughout his career. But a new outlook has propelled him to an impact role at Arkansas, and is seeing him become the best version of himself.

180. Eric Musselman: Embracing Expectations Oct 24, 2022

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Eric Musselman is doing things at Arkansas that Razorback fans haven't seen in quite some time. He's been to back-to-back Elite Eights and already has two wins over No. 1-ranked teams. And as Musselman enters the fourth year of his Arkansas tenure, expectations are sky high. Fans care about seeing a winner, and the Head Hog embraces it. Beyond the on-court success, there's a freshman class ranked as one of the best in the country. Winning leads to more winning, and people are noticing. Now all that's left is to keep the moment going. Arkansas and Musselman have their sights set on another deep run in March.

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