1984–85 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team explained

Sport:basketball
Year:1984–85
Prev Year:1983–84
Next Year:1985–86
Team:Arkansas Razorbacks
Conference:Southwest Conference
Short Conf:SWC
Record:22–13
Conf Record:10–6
Head Coach:Eddie Sutton
Hc Year:11th
Asst Coach2:Doc Sadler
Ac2 Year:3rd
Arena:Barnhill Arena
Tourney:NCAA tournament
Tourney Result:Round of 32

The 1984–85 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team represented the University of Arkansas during the 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Eddie Sutton, serving for his 11th and final year. The team played its home games in Barnhill Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This team finished second in the SWC regular season standings. As No. 9 seed in the West region of the 1985 NCAA Tournament, the Razorbacks defeated Iowa in the opening round[1] before losing to eventual Final Four participant St. John's in the second round.[2] Arkansas finished with a record of 22–13 (10–6 SWC).

Roster

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Schedule and results

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Rankings

See main article: 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings. [5]

Awards and honors

1985 NBA draft

See main article: 1985 NBA draft.

Player Round Pick NBA club
1 6 Sacramento Kings

Notes and References

  1. News: St. John's Routs Southern by 83-59 in First Round . . March 15, 1985 . March 6, 2022.
  2. News: Wennington Meets His Responsibility . . March 17, 1985 . March 6, 2022.
  3. Web site: 1984–85 Arkansas Razorbacks Roster and Stats. . March 5, 2022.
  4. Web site: 1984-85 Arkansas Razorbacks Schedule and Results . . March 5, 2022.
    • Book: ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia: The Complete History of the Men's Game. Random House. 910–911. 2009. 978-0-345-51392-2.