This team found a way to become one heartbeat — and that was so enjoyable and rewarding for me.”Veteran guard Johnell Davis was one of three scorers in double figures on Saturday for Arkansas, which led by as many as 13 points in the second half but had to hold off a frantic comeback bid by the Johnnies late to secure the victory.

Arkansas basketball is now in a far better position with John Calipari as head coach. “Coach Cal” is leading the Razorbacks into the Sweet 16 of March Madness for the second time in three seasons. But have made a mean NCAA Tournament comeback after missing last season’s games with a dismal 16-17 mark.

A year ago at this time, Arkansas' basketball program was in an interesting position, to say the least. After going to three consecutive Sweet 16s, Eric Musselman's fifth season in Fayetteville bore a 16-17 record and Arkansas' only omission from the NCAA Tournament in a full season under Musselman.