In his first season after leaving Kentucky, John Calipari led his No. 10 seed Arkansas Razorbacks to a surprising run, becoming one of the biggest Cinderella stories of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
However, that dream came to a sudden end when Arkansas squandered a 13-point lead in the final five minutes, ultimately falling to Texas Tech in the Sweet 16.
Now, Calipari faces significant changes for the 2025-26 season. Senior guard Johnell Davis has wrapped up his college career and is expected to turn professional.
Alongside a few other seniors leaving, young players like guards Casmir Chavis and Melo Sanchez, along with center Zvonimir Ivisic, have entered the transfer portal.
To make matters worse, Calipari will lose another key player as freshman Boogie Fland announced his decision to declare for the 2025 NBA Draft.
“Much love to Razorback Nation, Coach Calipari & the entire coaching staff, and all of my teammates for believing in me,” Fland shared on Instagram. “To my family, especially my mom and dad – thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made to help me get to this point. I couldn’t have done it without you. With that being said, I’m officially declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.”
Fland, a 6-foot-2 guard from the Bronx, NY, was one of the top recruits in the 2024 class, ranking as the 22nd-best overall prospect according to 247Sports. In his lone season with Calipari and Arkansas, Fland quickly made an impact, averaging 13.5 points and 5.1 assists per game.
His strong performance has earned him recognition as a potential first-round pick in several NBA mock drafts. Some have even compared him to NBA stars like Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker and Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham.
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