The lowdown
2000-01 record: 20-11; 10-6 in SEC (2nd in West)
Final Ranking: NR
Postseason: Lost to Georgetown 63-61 in first round of NCAA Tournament.
Three Questions for 2001-02
1. Who will replace Joe Johnson's leadership? His scoring? His defense?
2. Can Jannero Pargo and Brandon Dean carry the scoring load? Will they be able to orchestrate the defense that makes Arkansas tough to face?
3. Who will be the consistent inside scorer? Will the Hogs be without an intimidating presence in the middle?
Andy Katz's Scenarios
Best case: Arkansas finds a sub for Johnson, makes a run for an NCAA berth like last season and sneaks in at the end.
Worst case: The Hogs can't score inside well enough and miss out on the NCAAs by a game or two.
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Key Players Returning
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Player
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Yr.
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Pos.
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Ht./Wt.
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Comment
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Jannero Pargo
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Sr.
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G
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6-2/165
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PTS: 12.3 | REB: 2.1 | AST: 2.3
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Brandon Dean
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Sr.
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G
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6-1/200
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PTS: 8.2 | REB: 2.2 | AST: 1.9
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Teddy Gipson
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Sr.
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G
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6-4/170
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PTS: 8.1 | REB: 2.1 | AST: 1.6
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T.J. Cleveland
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Sr.
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G
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6-1/168
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PTS: 7.5 | REB: 2.3 | AST: 2.7
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Alonzo Lane
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Jr.
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F
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6-7/250
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PTS: 6.9 | REB: 3.2 | AST: 0.6
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Key Losses
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht./Wt.
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Comment
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Joe Johnson
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F
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6-8/225
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PTS: 14.2 | REB: 6.4 | AST: 2.6
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Arkansas Signings
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Player
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Pos.
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Ht.
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High School/College
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J.J. Sullinger
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G
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6-5
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Worthington, Ohio/Thomas Worthington
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Berry Jordan
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G
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6-7
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Jacksonville, Fla.
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Demario Eddins
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F
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6-6
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Julian, Mass./Winchendon Academy Prep
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