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Calipari embracing older roster at Arkansas

Calipari embracing older roster at Arkansas

The era of winning games on talent alone is nearing its end thanks to NIL and the transfer portal, and Arkansas head coach John Calipari has shifted his recruiting philosophy during the offseason as a result. Known for his ability to take talented freshmen and mold them into one-and-done superstars worthy of the NBA, Calipari has adapted his Arkansas roster to be older and more experienced — two crucial qualities needed for the NCAA Tournament. "Look, the game has changed in that you’ve got 25 and 26-year-olds playing," Calipari said during his roadshow on Tuesday.