FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — While Arkansas Razorback fans are languishing these days, Kentucky fans are loving to pile on. All you have to do is look at social media.

It must be confusing to be an Arkansas fan during Kentucky week this year. Since the Razorbacks were unleashed on the SEC back in 1992 by the commissioner with the express purpose of stepping up to the king of college basketball blue bloods and knocking the Wildcats down a few pegs,

Granted, Kentucky was a longtime blue blood in the world of basketball and Arkansas’ climb to success had come during Sutton’s 11 years as the head coach. He laid a foundation that Nolan Richardson used to add a trophy room that included the 1994 national championship.

With Kentucky around the corner, we're celebrating a new era of the Hogs v. Cats rivalry. We've put together Arkansas basketball's 5 greatest wins.

Arkansas assistant coach Brad Calipari (center) visits with guard Boogie Fland (2) and fellow assistant Tyler Ulis during a timeout, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, during the second half of the Razorbacks' 95-67 win over the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports)

Both the Arkansas and Kentucky programs have three signees in the 2025 class, and both will bring in five-star talent later this year. The Hogs and Wildcats also both have at least one McDonald’s All-American as part of their respective 2025 recruiting groups.

Last season, Zvonimir Ivisic was a constant storyline for UK basketball. How has Ivisic fared this season at Arkansas?

Arkansas is about to face its toughest test yet trying to slow down three different shooters that shoot at a clip above 40% on the season (minimum 40 attempts) and a team that is shooting nearly 40% in SEC play. Koby Brea leads the way at 46.4%, going 52-for-112.

Here's a scouting report and prediction for Arkansas basketball's road game against Kentucky, marking John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena.

Arkansas basketball's next opponent is Kentucky and a reunion for John Calipari. The Hogs' head coach anticipates an emotional return to Rupp Arena.

Saturday will mark the return to Lexington for Adou Thiero, D.J. Wagner, and Zvonimir Ivisic, who transferred from Kentucky to Arkansas.