Arkansas Freshmen Duo Leads Sweet 16 Clash

0:00On March 25th, Arkansas Razorbacks are heading to the sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament thanks to their star freshman Darius A.C. Jr. and Malayk, Thomas. The fourth seeded team sits at 28 wins and 8 losses in the West region where they will face top-seated Arizona with 34 wins. And two losses. A.C. have dropped 36 points in their second round win over high point, 94 to 88, while Thomas added 19. Together, the pair averages nearly 40 points per game this season, standing out among top freshman nationwide. A.C. have earned South Eastern Conference Player of the Year honors and set single-season school records with 817 points and two, 129 assists. His 60 points across the first two tournament games mark a new freshman record for the opening rounds. Coach John Calipari has praised the duo's unmatched confidence, saying it gives them an edge no matter the match-up. Arkansas brings a strong tournament history with 37 appearances, a 1994 national title, and five final four trips.

1:05Meanwhile, Arizona counters with their own high-scoring freshman duo as both teams gear up for a clash of young back courts in the sweet 16.