Arkansas Upsets St. John's, Advances to Sweet 16

John Calipari's 10th-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament after defeating second-seeded St. John's 75-66, marking Calipari's 16th Sweet 16 appearance across four different schools. This victory followed a win against Bill Self's Kansas Jayhawks, further solidifying Calipari's reputation in March Madness. The win also eliminated Rick Pitino's Red Storm from the tournament, extending their rivalry that dates back nearly 50 years. Despite the loss, Pitino acknowledged the Razorbacks' strong performance, stating they deserved to advance. The outcome has reignited discussions among Kentucky fans regarding Calipari's departure from the Wildcats, as he quickly found success at Arkansas. Meanwhile, Arkansas's unexpected triumphs have positioned them as a potential dark horse in the tournament.