By Otis Kirk

FAYETTEVILLE -- The third season of John Calipari and Arkansas will once again present a difficult schedule.

Arkansas has previously been linked to some non-conference games, but now it's known who and where they will face in SEC. The dates haven't been announced, but Arkansas' 18-game SEC schedule is now known according to CBS's Jon Rothstein. They will play Alabama and LSU twice in the upcoming season.

At Bud Walton Arena, Arkansas will host Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Oklahoma.

The Razorbacks will be at Alabama, Kentucky, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt, LSU and Missouri.

Arkansas returns Billy Richmond III from last season. They have added the No. 1-ranked high school class and also had some additions from the transfer portal. The roster is at 13 right now with the limit being 15.

A trio of former Razorbacks are expected to hear their names called by NBA teams Tuesday and Wednesday. Darius Acuff Jr. is a lock to be a lottery pick, Meleek Thomas is expected to go in the first round and then Trevon Brazile during Wednesday night's second round.