# Arkansas Fixes Key Basketball Issues

> Arkansas must improve offensive rebounds and turnover control after Virginia loss.
- Title: Arkansas Fixes Key Basketball Issues | Shortify
- Summary: Arkansas must improve offensive rebounds and turnover control after Virginia loss.
- Keywords: arkansas razorbacks, virginia, cooper bowser, miikka muurinen, davion thompson, jordan smith jr, abdu toure, john calipari, ryan odom, offensive rebounds, turnovers, college basketball
- Source: Arkansas Razorbacks On SI — https://si.com/college/arkansas/men-s-basketball/how-arkansas-can-fix-its-biggest-problems-exposed-by-virginia
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:57:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: arkansas razorbacks, virginia, cooper bowser, miikka muurinen, davion thompson, jordan smith jr, abdu toure, john calipari, ryan odom, offensive rebounds, turnovers, college basketball
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Arkansas Razorbacks need to better convert offensive rebounds and reduce turnovers to fix problems exposed by Virginia.