The season thus far has been a roller coaster. From beating Michigan in Madison Square Garden and Kentucky in Rupp Arena to starting 1-6 in conference play and getting embarrassed against last-placed South Carolina, there was never a lull in the season. And, somehow, it was enough to make March Madness.
Today, the Razorbacks find out their NCAA Tournament fate, as well as 67 other teams.
How to watch the Selection Sunday Show
The Men's and the women's selection shows are scheduled for March 16. The Men's tournament reveal will start at 5:00 CT on CBS, with streaming options on Paramount+. The Women's show will air a couple of hours later at 7:00 PM CT on ESPN and can be streamed on ESPN+.
Both shows will also stream live on the NCAA's NCAA March Madness Live.
Each show will have a star-studded cast analyzing and discussing the bracket live as each region's seeding is revealed. Adam Zucker of CBS and Elle Duncan will host the Men's and Women's selections shows, respectively. Zucker will be joined by Clark Kellogg, Jay Wright, and Seth Davis, while Duncan will have Andray Carter, Rebecca Lobi, Carolyn Peck, Holly Rowe, and Charlie Creme.
Where Arkansas sit going into Selection Sunday
Despite the late-season success, some still question whether the Hogs have done enough. Seth Davis of Hoops HQ shared his opinion, pointing out that the timing of Boogie Fland's return announcement was peculiar. Davis posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "The cynic in me wonders if this announcement was timed in hopes of influencing the committee to tilt things Arkansas' way if it's close. And it's close."
The cynic in me wonders if this announcement was timed in hopes of influencing the committee to tilt things Arkansas' way if it's close. And it's close. https://t.co/9WwW4sK7bX
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) March 15, 2025
While Arkansas being 'close' to not making the tournament is a bit dramatic, the Hogs are still on the bubble, according to most bracketologists. However, they're firmly in most bracket predictions.
Joe Lunardi of ESPN's latest bracket has the Hogs as one of the last four teams to earn a bye in the field of 68. He predicts they'll be a 10 seed, matched up with Saint Mary's in Lexington. In this scenario, the Razorbacks could have a rematch with No. 2 Tennessee in the second round of the tournament.
Analyst for the NCAA, Andy Katz, also has Arkansas as a 10 seed, but instead, he has the Razorbacks playing Marquette. Arkansas would also have to play the Vols to get to the Sweet Sixteen in this scenario as well.
One of the lowest seeding predictions is Bleacher Report's bracketology. Sportswriter Kerry Miller has Arkansas as the 11 seed, facing UCLA out of the Big Ten. With the most potential for epic storylines, this scenario potentially pins the Razorbacks against Kentucky to make the Sweet 16. Then the Hogs could play against the only story that rivals Arkansas and John Calipari's in the third round, with Rick Pitino and Saint John's at the 2 seed.
When does March Madness start
The Big Dance starts with the first four pseudo play-in games on March 18-19 and ends on April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Full timeline for the men’s tournament:
- First Four: March 18-19
- First round: March 20-21
- Second round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30\
- Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
- NCAA championship game: April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
The women's tournament kicks off a day later with the last four in on March 19-20. However, the championship game ends the day before the season finale for the Men in Tampa, Fla., on April 6.
Full timeline for the women’s tournament:
- First Four: March 19-20
- First round: March 21-22
- Second round: March 23-24
- Sweet 16: March 28-29
- Elite Eight: March 30-31
- Final Four: Friday, April 4, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
- NCAA championship game: Sunday, April 6, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida