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Arkansas Faces Hawaii With Pringle Listed Questionable

PUBLISHED Mar 19, 2026, 1:47 AM ET

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Arkansas, coached by John Calipari, faces No. 13 Hawaii in Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener after winning the SEC Tournament title Sunday. The NCAA availability report released Wednesday also listed starting center Nick Pringle as questionable and Karter Knox out following knee surgery. Pringle did not fully participate in Wednesday’s open practice, while Malique Ewin and Trevon Brazile prepared to carry frontcourt minutes. Ewin averaged 9.6 points per game and Arkansas relied heavily on his on-floor offense, per CBBAnalytics. The game is scheduled for 3:25 p.m. Central at Moda Center. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Arkansas won the SEC Tournament title on Sunday.
The team returned home late Sunday/Monday after the SEC final.
The NCAA released its availability report Wednesday listing Pringle questionable and Knox out.
Arkansas held an open practice Wednesday where Pringle did not fully participate.
Arkansas is scheduled to play Hawaii Thursday at 3:25 p.m. Central at the Moda Center.

News Intelligence

If you're a Razorbacks fan, the team's performance in the NCAA Tournament impacts your community pride. Nick Pringle's questionable status could affect the game's outcome. Check the NCAA availability report for updates before the game.

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Who Benefited

Hawaii may benefit competitively if Arkansas' starting center is unavailable, gaining additional frontcourt opportunities to exploit matchups and control interior minutes.

Who Impacted

Arkansas' rotation and interior defense faced potential depletion with Nick Pringle listed questionable and Karter Knox out, placing added minutes and responsibility on backups.