Calipari's Arkansas Top 3 SEC Class

0:00On April 28th, John Calipari just notched his 9th number one recruiting class after 34 years coaching, landing finish 5 star Mika. Marina for Arkansas. It's his first top class with the Razorbacks proving he's still the recruiting boss. His edge came from 15 seasons at Kentucky, a powerhouse, but early wins at Arkansas show it was Calipari driving the bus, not just the brand. Kentucky's new coach, Mark Pope, is struggling there now. Fans and analysts see this as proof. Kentucky's early 2000s dominance hinged on Calipari himself. Their 2026 class sits at number 90 nationally with just one four star commit, point guard Mason Williams. Meanwhile, Arkansas bulls four top 30 prospects, including three five stars, like number two overall shooting guard Jordan Smith Jr. In just over two seasons, Calipari signed six of their 10 best recruits since 2000, talent wise, that puts Arkansas top three in the SEC alongside Florida and Texas, and Calipari's rolled in strong despite leaving Kentucky last year.