John Calipari Adopts Minimalist Roster Strategy at Arkansas

In contrast to traditional approaches, Calipari plans to limit his team to 8-9 players, diverging from his previous tactics at Kentucky.

Calipari's strategy influenced by high turnover in the transfer portal era, aiming to streamline team dynamics.
KU coach Bill Self plans to expand his roster to 'eight starters' to enhance game flexibility and depth.
Arkansas secures top-rated transfer portal class, including high-profile commitments from former Kentucky players.
Calipari considers using graduate assistants in practice, mirroring some women's basketball programs.
Both coaches' strategies reflect broader adaptations to changing college basketball dynamics.