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Arkansas Fixes Key Basketball Issues
Arkansas must improve offensive rebounds and turnover control after Virginia loss.
In brief
Arkansas must improve offensive rebounds and turnover control after Virginia loss. Arkansas Razorbacks need to better convert offensive rebounds and reduce turnovers to fix problems exposed by Virginia. Originally reported by Arkansas Razorbacks On SI.
Arkansas Loss to Virginia
No. 19 Arkansas fell victim to wasted possessions Sunday during a 92-71 loss to No. 6 Virginia.
Calipari's Focus Areas
Calipari made it clear the team will learn from Virginia film and focus on two key areas.
Offensive Rebounds Problem
Razorbacks attacked offensive glass with 15 boards but failed to capitalize on second chance points.
Virginia's Rebound Advantage
Virginia grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and outscored Arkansas 28-14 in that department.
Second Chance Points
Razorbacks need to find easier points or reset shot clock when given second chance opportunities.
Rim Finishing Struggles
Razorbacks are 23-of-37 on point blank range shots this season with many misses from failed putbacks.
Turnover Control Issue
Razorbacks forced into 15 turnovers including eight in second half with Abdou Toure the only player under 10 minutes without turnover.
Turnover Consequences
Arkansas gave Virginia opportunities to turn mistakes into points through careless ball handling.
Teamwork for Defense
Teammates must come within view with decisive movement before defenders beat them to the ball.
Virginia's Coaching Impact
Cavaliers coach Ryan Odom and veteran players capitalized on Arkansas mistakes to gain momentum.
Fixing the Problem
Razorbacks must make opponents earn stops in halfcourt to avoid easy transition baskets.
The one thing
Arkansas Razorbacks need to better convert offensive rebounds and reduce turnovers to fix problems exposed by Virginia.
