Arkansas has issued a press release regarding APR scores for all 19 sports teams. In it, Jeff Long and John Pelphrey were quoted in regard to the basketball team’s score of 888.

Here is what they said:

Long — “We have been closely monitoring our APR situation in our men’s basketball program and know that we still face some challenges ahead. Certainly, we are disappointed that we have subjected ourselves to potential penalties. However, our athletic department administration and academic support staff continue to work closely with the coaching staff to help ensure that our student-athletes have every opportunity to meet their academic responsibility and succeed academically.”

Pelphrey — “As a basketball program, we are committed to the development of student-athletes academically and athletically. Our current APR score is a reflection of many factors including a significant amount of transition in the time period evaluated. Just as we have taken steps to lay the groundwork for an even stronger team on the court, our coaches and academic support staff have worked with our student-athletes to help them enhance their academic progress. I am optimistic that our continued emphasis and proactive approach will result in an improved team APR rating.”

The media will have a chance to speak with Long in a little bit via teleconference. I’ve been told this is the only quote we’re going to have from Pelphrey today. So we’ll let you know when we hear more.