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.

John Calipari has only been in Fayetteville for seven games, but his biggest game as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks — at least, so far — is on the horizon. After a 90-77 loss at the hands of Illinois on Thanksgiving Day,

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

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