Arkansas has been granted permission to talk to Memphis coach John Calipari, a Memphis official confirmed Saturday.

The Razorbacks are looking for a coach to replace Stan Heath, who was fired Monday. Memphis spokesman Lamar Chance said he wasn't sure Arkansas had contacted Calipari yet, but that permission has been granted.

Calipari guided Memphis to the NCAA regional final for the second straight season. He received a contract extension through 2012 on Monday.