While Arkansas did finish the season strong, early season late game issues, pretty much put the nail in the coffin for the at-large bid. However, all the Hogs need to do is win the SEC tournament, and BOOM! Auto invite! No matter if the evil step-sisters (Kentucky and A&M) like it or not.
So, the first order of business? Beating the Florida Gators. The Gators are a two-and-a-half point favorite over the Hogs. However, the Gators haven’t exactly been on fire recently. They have lost four of their last five games. The win being the last game of the season, against the Missouri Tigers, who are not exactly “good.