FAYETTEVILLE — The Arkansas men’s basketball team has built itself on defense, with some of its offensive prowess being shown in glimpses throughout the early season.
The Razorbacks are ranked No. 27 in defensive efficiency by KenPom’s metrics — good for fifth in the SEC.
The Razorbacks were rated as high as 10th in KenPom’s defensive ratings early in the season but have slipped some due in part to the 90-77 loss to Illinois on Thanksgiving in Kansas City. Arkansas has gradually improved since then — though dipped some in its 76-73 win at Miami on Dec.