Return to Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball a ‘No-Brainer’ for Trevon Brazile
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Trevon Brazile, a standout forward for the Arkansas Razorbacks, has decided to return to the team for the upcoming season, calling it a “no-brainer” under the leadership of new head coach John Calipari.
Brazile, who explored both the NBA draft and potential transfers, ultimately chose to remain in Fayetteville. The 6-foot-10, 220-pound forward averaged 8.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season, making him a key player for the Razorbacks. His return is seen as a significant boost to the team, which has high aspirations for the upcoming season.
“About halfway through the summer, he came up to me and said, ‘Man, you’re better than I thought you were,’” Brazile said, recounting a conversation with Calipari. “I just told him, ‘I told you so.’”
Calipari, who was hired after Eric Musselman left to take over at Southern California, has brought a renewed sense of excitement and ambition to the program. The veteran coach, who has led teams to six Final Fours and three national championship games, has a track record of success that has Razorbacks fans buzzing with anticipation.
Arkansas secured Calipari with a five-year contract featuring an annual base salary of $7 million, running through April 2029.
The deal includes a maximum of two automatic rollover years for NCAA Tournament appearances, potentially extending it to 2031. With this substantial investment comes the lofty ambition of capturing a national title, which would be the second for both Arkansas and Calipari.
