John Calipari will lead Arkansas into Rupp Arena to take on Kentucky Saturday night in his seventh meeting with the Wildcats overall and his first since leaving under controversy in April.

Adou Thiero, who followed Calipari from Lexington to Fayetteville, scored 21 points against his former team to help Arkansas pick up just its second win in the calendar year.

John Calipari returned to Kentucky, leading his team to a win under challenging conditions, showcasing resilience and unity in his first season at Arkansas.