The Arkansas Razorbacks have been a team that has been on fire, and for some, it has come at the right moment as the March Madness competition is right around the corner.

Of course, many who follow the college basketball program will know that the team does not have a great history when it comes down to competing in the NCAA Tournament, however their recent exploits in the regular season will have certainly filled some with confidence.

This article will explore the team’s history in the competition since they won their only title back in 1994 and look at how this year’s campaign and the form that they have shown could suggest that they may be in line for a successful event.

What is the Arkansas Razorbacks' history in March Madness like?

This year’s March Madness competition will be the 34th edition in which the Arkansas Razorbacks have participated, and is the second year in a row after having missed the 2019 and 2020 editions of the event.

As mentioned, though, the college basketball team does not have the best of records when playing in the NCAA Tournament, with the team having really struggled to get to grips with the single-elimination bracket format that is applied.

Those who know their history of the team and the tournament will know that the Razorbacks managed to win March Madness back in 1994 for the very first time in their history, however they will also know that it is the only time that the team has been able to claim the honor of doing so.

Admittedly, they came close the year after when they reached the National Championship Game in 1995, although this time they featured in a losing effort against the No. #1 seed, UCLA.

Overview of NCCA Tournament history

Let’s take a look at each of their appearances in the NCAA Tournament since winning it in 1994 and highlight just how poor the team has been in editions since:

Poor March Madness history but are times changing for the Razorbacks?

As can be seen, the Arkansas Razorbacks do not have the best record when it comes to playing in March Madness, with the team seemingly struggling to have managed to get past the Round of 64 or the Round of 32 on a large number of occasions.

Nonetheless, the tide appears to be changing for the team in recent years, with the college basketball program has managed to reach the Elite Eight stage in last year’s edition, which is the best they have managed since 1996’s appearance in the Sweet Sixteen.

Indeed, the team is showing some excellent form at the moment which suggests they could have another impressive NCAA Tournament, and that will likely interest many in placing a wager on the team in the upcoming competition.

Sports betting has swept across the United States in recent years, and with online wagering has recently become legal in the state as of March 5, 2022, it would not be a surprise if you were to see punters look to use options such as the Arkansas Caesars Sportsbook offering that will provide them the opportunity to bet.

The availability of these sportsbooks will have been welcomed for many within the state due to the previous law requiring individuals to go to physical casinos in order to place a wager, and with the Arizona Razorbacks being rather impressive this year, the move might not have come at a better time for the entire state and the team’s fans.

Why could this year be the year for the Arkansas Razorbacks?

As mentioned briefly at the beginning of this article, the Arkansas Razorbacks are playing like a team with a point to prove and their impressive form could not have come at a better time than it has.

When taking a look at what they have managed to do on the court recently, it becomes apparent that something has started to click for Eric Musselman's squad in recent times. The Hogs certainly faced a number of issues throughout the year, but they managed to navigate the incredibly tough SEC division rather impressively.

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Despite starting the year with an 0-3 record in the SEC, they managed to win 14 of their last 16 games of the regular season; something that many would not have predicted and has made others take note of the achievements that have been made.

Some will highlight that the record that the team managed to achieve (24-7, 13-5 SEC) is a testament to how brilliant the Razorbacks have been this season as the SEC Conference has continued to experience a huge resurgence in regard to the quality of college basketball on offer.

What should we really expect of the Arkansas Razorbacks as we head into March Madness?

This year’s edition of the NCAA Tournament is going to be one that is going to be very interesting for the Arkansas Razorbacks and those that follow the team closely.

Of course, history would suggest that the team will find it difficult to get past the Round of 64 or Round of 32, although last year’s performance in the competition and this year’s form would suggest that they should be reaching the Elite Eight or even the Final Four as a minimum.

The beauty of March Madness is that it is incredibly unpredictable given the format utilized, but hopefully, the Razorbacks remain in it for as long as possible.