# Calipari Anticipating Another War In Arkansas' Final Exhibition Vs Memphis

> Calipari expects another intense battle against Memphis in Arkansas' final exhibition game.
- Title: Calipari Anticipating Another War In Arkansas' Final…
- Summary: Calipari expects another intense battle against Memphis in Arkansas' final exhibition game. Calipari predicts a high-energy clash with Memphis as they…
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- Source: Arkansas Razorbacks On SI — https://si.com/college/arkansas/men-s-basketball/calipari-anticipating-another-war-in-arkansas-final-exhibition-vs-memphis
- Published: 2026-10-27T14:10:02+00:00
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## Memphis vs Arkansas Exhibition
Memphis has already knocked off one SEC team on the road in exhibition play and will face No. 12 Arkansas Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena.
## Memphis' Experience
Memphis led by ninth-year head coach Penny Hardaway beat Mississippi State 75-58 with only three freshmen on the roster.
## Calipari's Assessment
Calipari watched Memphis' tape and called it 'another game that's gonna be a war' after seeing their athletic roster.

> I watched the tape, they're really athletic. They got a big kid from Poland (24-year-old Nemanja Popovic). He's good. I watched the tape last night, I'm like, 'Sheesh.' It's another game that's gonna be a war
## Crowd Engagement
Calipari wants the home crowd to be a factor again with 16,436 fans attending the previous exhibition game.
## Memphis' Scouting
Memphis' offense was efficient with 50.9 percent field goal shooting and 45 percent three-point shooting.
## Billy Richmond
Billy Richmond III, son of former Memphis player Billy Richmond Jr., will play against his hometown school but says it's a regular game.

> No, it's a regular game. I mean, I'm gonna have friends and family here, so I just want to put on a good game for them. That's about it
## Game Details
Tip-off between Arkansas and Memphis is set for 7 p.m. inside Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday with coverage on SECN+ and Razorback Sports Network.
## Calipari's Motivation
Calipari wants to beat his former school and friend Penny Hardaway for the second year in a row.
## Next Steps
Arkansas and Memphis prepare for a high-energy exhibition game that Calipari expects to be as exciting as their previous matchup.
## Key takeaway

Calipari predicts a high-energy clash with Memphis as they prepare for Wednesday's exhibition game.