FAYETTEVILLE -- Joe Kleine had planned to watch Daniel Gafford and the University of Arkansas basketball team play Alabama on Saturday on television from his home in Little Rock.
Instead, Kleine -- the former Razorbacks All-American 7-foot center who played 15 seasons in the NBA -- found himself with a midcourt seat in Walton Arena calling the game as a color analyst for the SEC Network telecast.
Kleine became a late replacement when Barry Booker -- who was scheduled to work the game -- had travel problems that prevented him from getting to Fayetteville.
Working the game allowed Kleine the opportunity to see Gafford's game up close.