The Arkansas Razorbacks women’s basketball team is facing significant changes as they have lost a top assistant coach to SEC rival Alabama, amid other challenges in player retention.

By the Numbers
  • Pauline Love, a key assistant and recruiting coordinator, has moved to Alabama's coaching staff.
  • Alabama, with Love's recruitment prowess, is coming off a successful 24-win season and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
State of Play
  • Arkansas has witnessed the departure of several players to the transfer portal and now an assistant coach to a conference rival.
  • The team, coached by Mike Neighbors, faced disappointment in recent seasons, missing the NCAA Tournament after previous appearances.
What's Next

Arkansas will need to address both player retention issues and the coaching staff gap to improve its performance and competitiveness in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The departure of a top assistant coach to a rival team adds to the challenges faced by Arkansas women’s basketball, signaling a critical period for rebuilding and addressing team dynamics for future success.