Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari believes point guard DJ Wagner is ready to brush aside last year's narrative that he under-achieved with Kentucky.

The exhibitions will give the Razorbacks a chance to see high-level teams before the games count toward their record, and to try different things. He mentioned his relationships with Jayhawks coach Bill Self and Horned Frogs coach Jamie Dixon as a reason for the games being played.

Even if John Calipari wins big at Arkansas, he cautions that he might not win quickly. “It normally takes my programs two or three years to really get stuff established the way you want it,” Calipari said.

Despite a rough run at Louisville, John Calipari hired Kenny Payne as Arkansas basketball's top assistant. Here's a look at why Cal brought Payne in.

Even if John Calipari wins big at Arkansas, he cautions that he might not win quickly, saying it takes two or three years to establish things the way he wants.