Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. All Hogs on FanNation Still, were giving McMahon the benefit of being the person to replace Will Wade and that disasterous off-court mess. Matt Musselman. He has a younger sister Nicole Musselman. "There's been no consideration, despite opportunities multiple times, for expansion," another source said. Eric : MusselmanArkansas: $4,000,000* SEC: . Musselman's stats have been entered for the 56-47 win vs. Hedgesville on 2/3/2023 12:00 AM. Arkansas mens basketball coach Eric Musselman was hired to coach the Razorbacks prior to the 2019/20 season after four years at Nevada and led his team to a 20-12 record before COVID-19 brought everything to a halt. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. I always tell the players, they represent themselves, their families and this university, Dutcher said. Staff Scheduling, labor forecasting, inventories and supplies ordering, high volume floor management, accounting and . For a moment there, I seriously thought it was going to be another Malice at the Palace, one witness said, referring to the 2004 NBA brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers that spilled into the stands. That's not normal for a program like this. Calling Nick Smith Jr. a potential breakout candidate is a bit like pointing out the sky is blue -- Smith Jr. was the No. -- Matt Norlander. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | Expansion isn't something that can be done over a few lengthy Zoom meetings. Then several SDSU fans came onto the floor, including at least one parent of a player, and briefly scuffled with security as Musselman was escorted toward the Arkansas locker room, located through a narrow staircase behind the basket. Hood-Schifino isn't going to be an All-American. Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman had media availability Saturday and was asked about the incident Wednesday night following the third-place game against San Diego State at the Maui Invitational, in which he flashed the L sign and spewed expletives at Aztecs fans before some came out of the stands to confront him. Did you see him last weekend at Purdue? I dont know, SDSU coach Brian Dutcher said when asked what happened. Part of why is not just Smith's talent, but his character, which is well-regarded in NBA circles. It really couldnt be more wholesome, and it makes me want to watch an Arkansas game with coachs mother. Kansas @ Missouri2. 18 Aztecs collapse in final minutes, fall at Boise State, Game preview: No. Ive been head coach five years, and he yells at me the entire game, from start to finish. Eric Musselman and his wife Danyelle. If Smith doesn't return, it will be a bummer for college basketball (he's such a tantalizing talent) and burdensome for an Arkansas program that's coming off back-to-back Elite Eight runs and looking to break through this year to its first Final Four since 1995. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports. Musselman flashed an L sign on his forehead and screamed Go fk yourself, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune, leading fans to come onto the court towards the Arkansas team. Dec 11, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris directs South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) against the Presbyterian Blue Hose in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. But yeah, its always a challenge.. However, he has returned with a vengeance down the stretch for an Arkansas team that, if Smith is healthy, is likely going to be dramatically underseeded come March. To be clear: It doesnt appear any of the 13 remaining coaches will be forced out in the offseason, but some of that has to do with a league that has five such guys in their first year on the job. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports. San Diego, 2018. 1 seed in the second round of the Big Dance, folks will quickly learn how dangerous Joiner can be. TicketSmarter: Official Ticket Resale Partner, 1989-90, 91-95: Head Coach, Rapid City Thrillers (CBA), 1990-91: Assistant Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves, 1995-96: Head Coach, Florida Sharks (USBL), 1996-97: Head Coach, Florida/W. There is stern belief among many NCAA Tournament power brokers that significant expansion (say, anything north of 80 teams) isn't desired and won't be happening, according to my sources. Mississippi State followed the Rick Ray era with Ben Howland and mostly suffered mediocrity. Now, the 24-year-old is leading the team in scoring and is one of five averaging double figures. Kelsey liked the team but never expected 14-1. They notably reached the Sweet 16 in 2018 and won the Mountain . Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman gives directions to his players, Wednesday, March 23, 2021 during a practice before the Sweet 16 round of the 2022 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship . (Photo of Eric Musselman:Brett Rojo - USA TODAY Sports). March has a way of turning players into legends in college basketball, and it should be no different this season as we barrel toward Selection Sunday on March 12. BroBible is the #1 place on the internet for the very best content from the worlds of sports, culture, gear, high tech, and more. Rutgers' win at Purdue on Monday wasn't just a case of an undefeated No. If Arkansas makes a run it'll be because Smith Jr. propels it there. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 62-40 loss @ University on 2/21/2023 7:00 PM. But the 6-foot-6 guard undeniably has the potential to be a breakout star in the NCAA Tournament because he plays for a team capable of advancing in the bracket and has shown the ability to take over games. Owner and Founder at Musselman Home Improvements. Matt's referring to our list from the beginning of the season where we collectively ranked the 26 best men's coaches. Musselman received his bachelors degree in communications and a minor in business administration from San Diego in 2018. Still, credit is due for his ability to ascend up the coaching ranks. Beyond the presentation, she absolutely roasts the players and their inability to get up and down the court and its hilarious. I reached out to shake his hand. . Coach Eric Musselman thrives when running his actions through guards, and that's been evident during Smith Jr's late-season surge with a combined 50 points vs. Georgia and Alabama in recent weeks. He will continue to lead the mens basketball recruiting efforts while handling the day-to-day operations of the program. SDSU hosts UC Irvine on Tuesday night, beginning a stretch with six of seven games at Viejas Arena. The only surprise out of Oxford, Mississippi, on Friday was the timing. All Rights Reserved. That is a 60 percent raise from the $2.5 million salary he originally agreed to when he became the Razorbacks' head coach. After the University of Arkansas men's basketball team opened the NCAA Tournament by beating Colgate 85-68 on March 19, Danyelle Musselman led a group of family members to a street corner in . Name: Eric MusselmanAge: 57Born and Raised: Ashland, OhioPlaying Career: University of San Diego TorerosPrevious Experience: Head coach of Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, assistant for four other NBA teams. Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts after a turnover during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill). Hogs' Eric Musselman Missouri Postgame Arkansas Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman after a 79-76 loss to the Missouri Tigers on Wednesday night, Jan. 18, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. Matthew Musselman was tagged in the video "Cal-Hi Sports BA / Monte Vista at San Ramon Valley". Head over to Danyelle Sargent's Instagram . Musselman previously served as a student manager at his alma mater, the University of San Diego. We already have the best teams included. Hood-Schifino took 24 shots, made 14 of them and finished with 35 points and seven rebounds in a 79-71 victory inside Mackey Arena, making him the only Division I freshman in the past 25 years to score at least 35 points on the road against a team ranked in the top five of the Associated Press Top 25 poll, according to OptaStats. Facebook gives people the. The Bulldogs havent made the NCAA Tournament since 2015 and havent finished above .500 in SEC play since 2016. Falling in the second round last year was a major disappointment and if the Tigers dont watch out, they could be out of this years NCAA Tournament. San Diego State holds a one-game lead in the Mountain West entering road games at the Pit and at Boise State, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. Arkansas men's basketball coach Eric Musselman was hired to coach the Razorbacks prior to the 2019/20 season after four years at Nevada and led his team to a 20-12 record before COVID-19 brought everything to a halt. More details and videos have emerged in the days since Arkansas dramatic 78-74 overtime win, painting a clearer picture of how a postgame handshake line degenerated into a shove-fest outside both locker rooms. In his third year leading the program, McMahon led the Racers to a 26-6 record that included Ohio Valley Conference regular-season and tournament championships.. A 6-foot-1 shooting guard, McMahon was a regular player . We got off the floor. Arkansas had never had a class with at least four players among the ESPN top 100 until Musselmans arrival and the Razorbacks have now done so twice (class of 2020 and class of 2022). "Look at his agent," one NBA general manager told CBS Sports. No charges were filed in that case. Manek, an Oklahoma transfer, developed from a key role player for North Carolina into the face of an improbable Final Four run while averaging 18.2 points on 44.1% 3-point shooting in March and April. The former Murray State coach, in his first year, has led LSU to just a two conference wins. 18 San Diego State at Boise State, UCSDs LionTree Arena to host big-time Thanksgiving college basketball tournament, Aztecs have plenty to play for at Boise State, even after clinching Mountain West title, 3 thoughts: No. His assistant coaches were like, Matt, youre good, way to play, and (teammates) walked me off the court.. The man in charge is Pat Kelsey, who's in his second season after overseeing Winthrop for nearly a decade and winning 186 games there. The Tigers are third nationally in points per game (88.8). Ethnicity, Nationality. For all the successes, the Boiler legacies have done things their fathers never accomplished. Bennett is tied with Holland for most victories in UVa history (326). With New Mexico losing late Tuesday night, no unbeatens remain. Last years 18-16 (8-10) record saw Howland exit. CBS and Warner Bros. Arkansas, with six freshmen on the roster and only two returnees, only got one game this season with its full roster available (due to Brazile definitely not coming back). He's clearly capable of going big against quality competition, and it'll further cement his legacy as one of the best freshmen in recent Indiana history if he does it on the right stage against the right opponent in the NCAA Tournament. The roof came off this place," Kelsey said. Birth Country Ashland, Ohio, United States. Please check your email for a confirmation. 12:10 am ET, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to beat Auburn, Kansas wins 17th Big 12 title under Bill Self, Iowa St. dismisses G Grill, adding to late-season woes, Illinois' Mayer says he got sick from too many Monsters, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Dribble Handoff: Choosing March Madness breakout stars, Court Report: Strange resumes, best turnarounds, Alabama overcomes huge deficit, rallies to top Auburn, Tennessee's Zakai Ziegler out for season with ACL tear. On 2/16, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Martinsburg (WV) by a score of 51-49. On 2/14, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Washington (Charles Town, WV) by a score of 56-52. The 13th-ranked, 11-2 Razorbacks host No. Putting 80-90 teams into a bracket would prompt scheduling and calendar conflicts, not to mention marring the natural shape of the bracket, a cosmetic appeal that plays a part in luring in the most casual of fans. Monday's AP Top 25 included Charleston at No. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images). In his four years with the Toreros, he assisted the team in practice sessions, scouting reports, film editing and statistical analysis. The class of 2022's best player, Smith is again dealing with a right knee issue that has plagued him dating back to Arkansas' trip to Europe in the summer. It was New Bedford's first playoff win since 2018 and first under head coach Matt Hill. The Hogs have been hindered without Smith and Trevon Brazile, another NBA prospect whose season is over after tearing his ACL in early December. I think Deion about equals this at Colorado, FWIW. And thats with a couple of potential All-SEC players on the roster. Coach Mussleman has a good rap for antics after the game. South Carolina may be the toughest place in the NCAA to have consistent success outside Vanderbilt. There was just an Aztec fan that came down and said some things, Musselman said in his postgame news conference. Alabama and the Volunteers finished 49 of . Over the past three months, Maryland fans have seen this spark-plug combo guard almost singlehandedly win games (or almost win them) with his preternatural ability to find the right spot in the right space for a shot. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. He's also played some of his best basketball recently, which bodes well for NC State heading to the postseason. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports. Home sellouts are now part of the experience at TD Arena. section: | slug: court-report-why-major-ncaa-tournament-expansion-wont-happen-despite-recommendations-to-change-march-madness | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Musselman led the Wolf Pack to a 24-14 record and the College Basketball Invitational . Musselman, 5-7, was a backup point guard at the University of San Diego. Mariah Musselman, and Matthew Musselman. Here's a modern history of how the last undefeated standing fares once March arrives. Burns and Casey Morsell. Best I can tell, that's a modern-era record for any power-conference school. Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. "The assumption that there's a whole lot more money there is a questionable assumption at best," an NCAA source said. A lot of that speculation is tied to Smith's representation, Klutch Sports Group. follow. Matthew, who is making the trip from San Diego with her is definitely getting a tickets from his allotment for the Sweet 16, not . Dont do anything that would embarrass any of us., Thats a message I deliver every year to the guys and I think they do a good job of holding that up. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 47-45 win vs. Spring Mills on 2/10/2023 7:30 PM. I run San Diego States program, and Im in charge of how we respond to things. Michigan doesn't qualify as a tournament team at the moment, while Wisconsin is 11-2 and Marquette is 12-4. -- Kyle Boone. "Tough as crap," Kelsey told me about his team. Other Factors: Something to keep in mind is that Musselman's buyout plummets from $7.5 million to $2 million as soon as the 2021-22 season ends. McMahon was formerly the men's basketball coach at Murray State. Davis led Ole Miss to the NCAA Tournament in his first year, 2018-19, but the team had only one winning season since. 2. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic. Everything is to-be-determined. Arkansas also landed three of the top graduate transfers in the nation in Jalen Tate (#5 by NBC Sports), Vance Jackson (#8 by CBS Sports) and Justin Smith (#11 by The Stadium). A quiet resignation over the holiday week: Jay McAuley stepped down at Wofford. Adding more increases quantity but not quality. Charleston won that game, its best W this season. Sargent is also stepmother to Michael and Matthew Musselman from her husband's previous marriage. Its like he doesnt watch a play in the game. With his success, Moody became the programs first one-and-done as the Golden State Warriors made him a lottery pick with the 14th selection in the 2021 NBA draft. No Hog players on the wrong side of the court? His first gig came back in 2012 as an assistant coach at Arizona State - just a decade ago. According to KPI, here are the best non-con wins through the first two months of the season:1. Nineteen of Charleston's 32 seasons have finished with 20-plus wins. Tom Crean had four years to make something happen, but when it didnt UGA went with White, who was fair at Florida in taking the Gators to the NCAA Tournament in four straight seasons before being let go last year. The real question is if Musselman would be interested in leaving Arkansas. LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon has to be disappointed that the Tigers . The fact it's never grown beyond 68 speaks volumes, especially after a trial balloon about a 96-team tournament was roundly ridiculed in 2010. Jan 10, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Jerry Stackhouse during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 3 thoughts: Boise State 66, No. at Last April, as I do each year, I graded all the high-profile hirings from four years prior. Basically, coaches didn't think Charleston would be this good. That's one part missing from this discourse. 20 Missouri on Wednesday night in a big SEC matchup. They play at North Carolina A&T on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The most notable proposal is the option for D-I sports with 200-plus teams to allow championship brackets to fill by as many as 25% of that sport's membership. Bradley knocked over a chair in anger. 18 San Diego State 60 the collapse, the boards and NCAA bracketology, No. Its the best College Basketball podcast out there! The head coach of the Razorbacks has a plethora of basketball experience over his lengthy coaching career. PG 3.4; 3. New Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman waves to fans after landing at Drake Field on Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Fayetteville. Security acted quickly and appropriately to immediately remove those involvedfrom the arena.. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI JANUARY 18: Head coach Eric Musselman of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts to a foul call on his team against the Missouri Tigers in the second half at Mizzou Arena on January 18, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. Also, I am a big fan of the Eye on College Basketball Podcast. Rutgers winning at Mackey Arena is a top W this season. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | If Georgetown loses Wednesday night against Villanova, it will mark the program's 30th consecutive loss against a high-major. He has been in his current position for around three years now while he has also represented other teams previously. Feb 21, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mike White during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Scuffle at the end of the SDSU-Arkansas game. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the Musselman (Inwood, WV) @ Jefferson (Shenandoah Junction, WV) playoff basketball game on Fri, 3/3/2023. I think it's a fair and winnable argument that Greg Gard and Shaka Smart are better coaches than Howard, and that stands to reason given how much more experience they have to this point. Georgia is not an easy place at which a coach can win. Arizona head coach Sean Miller coaches up Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) during the first half of the No. Vanderbilt has improved every season under Jerry Stackhouses watch and the Commodores are certainly better than they were under Bryce Drew. Our writers made their picks for this week's Dribble Handoff. Here's a closer look at where everything went wrong for Arkansas in their brutal loss to No. Not right now. "We're here to support, we're here to help him any way we can get him drafted as high as possible," Musselman said. "We haven't had the roster that we thought. Lofty win totals are nothing new there, though. Memphis is coming off a loss at Tulane. "Going to 90, you'd roll on the floor laughing at the quality of teams," one NCAA source said. There was some predictable, dismayed reactions to the NCAA Division I Transformation Committee's official set of recommendationsreleased on Tuesday. . There were words exchanged., There was an isolated incident following the game this evening, the Maui Invitational said in a statement. Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman had media availability Saturday and was asked about the incident Wednesday night following the third-place game against San Diego . He's constantly around the team, and multiple scouts who watched Arkansas in Maui in November (when Smith did not play) said he was an engaged presence on the bench. Odds of becoming Louisville's next head coach: Moderate. FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS FEBRUARY 18: Head Coach Todd Golden of the Florida Gators directs his team in the first half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 18, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I'd have Gard and Smart both somewhere in my 28-35 range. COLUMBIA, MISSOURI JANUARY 18: Head coach Dennis Gates of the Missouri Tigers talks with DMoi Hodge #5 in the first half of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Mizzou Arena on January 18, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri. 15 Episodes of Seinfeld That Teach Everything You Need To Know About Life. In fact, it's gotten so embarrassing that the Hoyas are having completely reasonable signs removed from games. After the Razorbacks most recent scrimmage last week, she sent a hand-written note to Fayetteville with her thoughts and didnt hold back. "He's nervous, he's terrible to be around," Danyelle said while describing her husband. Moving forward, remember that whatever change is made for the men's tournament will also be made for the women's. A stunner: Prior to Monday, the last time a CAA team was ranked was Navy in January 1987 -- 36 years ago. The sixth-year senior is averaging 17 points, 3.6 assists and just 1.6 turnovers for an NC State squad projected as a No. Matthew McGavic writes that Musselman is very likely a candidate for Louisville. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 82-51 loss vs. Jefferson on 2/17/2023 7:30 PM. Back in 2021, the duo of Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor from Oral Roberts were great all season, but took their games to the national stage in stunning fashion as the Golden Eagles made a Sweet 16 run as a No. It was the second time this season Hood-Schifino has gone for at least 30 against a likely NCAA Tournament participant. Musselman was named head coach at Nevada in 2015 and had the Wolf Pack in the Sweet 16 in his third year. Find out today with USA TODAY's complete salary data. He wrote: "In just his third year with the Razorbacks, he has already shown he is an elite college coach. The American Basketball coach Eric Musselman walked down the aisle with the love of his life Danyelle Sargent on in 2009. Musselman File Hometown: Ashland, Ohio Birth Date: November 19, 1964 Wife: Danyelle Childen: Michael, Matthew, Mariah Education: San Diego, 1987 Honors: 2015-16 . Dalton Bolton broke his foot in the team's third game last season and sat out. And given Klutch Sports' history of handling prospects, there's waffling confidence that Smith plays competitive basketball again until Summer League. I think I know how to lose and know how to win. Take Brady Manek from last season, for example. Director of Basketball Operations Here's what they're saying after Arkansas' brutal loss to No. During games, Coach Mussleman typically paces and yells. "Muss is small, but he's a pretty good basketball player," Housen said. The Washington (Charles Town, WV) varsity basketball team has a home conference game vs. Musselman (Inwood, WV) on Tuesday, February 14 @ 7:30p. We want to focus on Troy.. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program mutually parted ways with Chris Mack, ending a nearly four-year run with the Cardinals. Ole Miss announced it had fired head basketball coach Kermit Davis on Friday morning as the Rebels sat in a tie for last in the SEC at 2-13 in league play and 10-18 overall. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images). 3 University of Arizona vs. Oregon men's college basketball game on Saturday, March 8 . Perhaps it comes from the era in which she grew up, but I dont know anyone with penmanship like that these days. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Not only is this its best start, it's the best run through 15 games by a CAA program since Richmond was 16-1 in the mid 1980s. Arkansas coach Eric Musselman during the Maui Invitational. Jul 16, 2021. Most mids with the capability to build an at-large-worthy rsum don't get nonconference schedules with that many opportunities. You should be semi-confident the Heels will get it together in ACC play enough to have a tournament rsum, but two months into the season, it's fair to say it would be a genuine surprise if the preseason No. Having escaped major IARP punishment and getting off to an 11-4 start this season, I'd knock that up to a B through 4.5 seasons. He posted a 110-34 record at Nevada, guiding the Wolfpack to three NCAA Tournament appearances in his four seasons there, including a trip to the Sweet 16. Kelsey and his staff sort of pulled a fast one. Find me, toss a Q and I'll answer some each week. While his time in the college game ranks has been brief compared to most other head coaches, Musselman has had nothing but success. Has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. 1 team going down, it also marked the first time a team ever ended the undefeated season of a top-ranked league foe in consecutive years. Triple-checked. Matthew was tagged in the photo gallery "Monte Vista vs. Fremont (Leo LaRocca Sand Dune Classic)".