Arkansas guard Boogie Fland is on track to return from a hand injury for the NCAA tournament, having missed 15 games since January. Initially performing well, he averaged 15.1 points and was key in significant victories, including against Michigan. Despite Arkansas' struggles at 0-5 in the SEC before his injury, the team has rebounded to a 9-4 record without him. With Fland's impending comeback, Coach Calipari has navigated player rotations, relying on D.J. Wagner and Johnell Davis for playmaking during Fland's absence, along with heightened contributions from freshman Karter Knox.
Arkansas guard Boogie Fland, who has been out since January with a hand injury, is expected to practice Sunday and will be available for the NCAA tournament barring a setback.
Fland averaged 15.1 points, 5.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game during the first 18 games of the season, shooting 36.5% from 3-point range.
At the time of Fland's injury, Arkansas was 0-5 in the SEC and on a five-game losing streak. The Razorbacks have since turned their season around, going 9-4 without Fland.
Calipari's lineup has gone through multiple variations over the last couple of months, but D.J. Wagner and Johnell Davis have shouldered most of the playmaking responsibilities without Fland.
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