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Only nine teams can win national title but are Razorbacks one?

Only nine teams remain in the running for the 2025-26 NCAA men's basketball national title, with Arkansas not among them.
Duke is listed among the nine title contenders after a strong Thanksgiving showing.
The piece traces Arkansas’ 1994 national championship run for historical context against Duke.
CBS Sports notes a trend: last 19 NCAA champions were unbeaten through Thanksgiving.
The list of potential contenders includes Purdue, Arizona, Duke, Louisville, Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa State, Vanderbilt, and Indiana.
Arkansas has losses only to two teams on the contenders list, Duke and Michigan State.
The article frames the debate on whether late-season surges can propel non-contenders to the title.
The piece emphasizes that historical trends are not conclusive evidence for this season's outcome.
The article notes that the field could change as injuries and health shift teams’ trajectories.
The piece ends with a call to revisit the topic on championship Monday in Lucas Oil Stadium.
The article provides context about Duke’s Thanksgiving performance and Cam Boozer’s scoring for Duke.

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