Arkansas men's basketball team, ranked #21/22, prepares to face Winthrop on November 18, 2025, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks, with a 3-1 record, have only met Winthrop once before, winning 72-49 in the 2004-05 season opener in the Virgin Islands. The upcoming game will be broadcast on SEC Network Plus and Watch ESPN, with radio coverage available through Learfield Razorback Sports Network and Sirius/XM Channel 81. Arkansas coach John Calipari highlighted Billy Richmond as a crucial factor in the team's recent narrow victory over Samford, praising his energy, desire, and leadership. Richmond scored 10 points, contributed 5 rebounds, and played a key role in maintaining team momentum. He has shown significant improvement as a shooter and remains a strong driving threat, with more 3-pointers made early this season than all of last year. Richmond, a key returner from Arkansas’ NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 run, is seen as a role model for the team. Coach Calipari emphasized the importance of competitive effort and dominance on the court, encouraging players to outperform their opponents. Winthrop, coached by Mark Prosser, enters the game with a 2-2 record and a strong zone defense, which will challenge Arkansas. The game marks the first meeting between Arkansas and Winthrop in over two decades and is part of Arkansas’s ongoing four-game homestand, which concludes with a game against Jackson State. The Razorbacks aim to leverage Richmond’s leadership and performance to secure another win and continue their season’s momentum.