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 . As the 2020 basketball season approaches, Musselman has himself a team that is projected to make the field of 64 come March and is preparing to compete with help from someone close to him. Here's what they're saying after Arkansas' brutal loss to No. But still, for a school not exactly known for its basketball except during the Pearl era of the late 2000s and early 2010s, Barnes has been a blessing. After the Razorbacks most recent scrimmage last week, she sent a hand-written note to Fayetteville with her thoughts and didnt hold back. "The assumption that there's a whole lot more money there is a questionable assumption at best," an NCAA source said. There was just an Aztec fan that came down and said some things, Musselman said in his postgame news conference. 0. If the Wolfpack wind up playing a No. Tigers are 1-1 in Quad 1 games and might have to finish second to Houston in the American in order to validate at-large status. Georgia is not an easy place at which a coach can win. Who ultimately decides? With the unsurprising news hitting Friday, we figured it was time re-evaluate our hierarchy when it comes to job security in SEC basketball. Michael Musselman Director of Basketball Operations 4th Year at Arkansas (updated May 10, 2022) San Diego, 2018 Michael Musselman was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations on May 10, 2022. Musselman responded by screaming, Go (expletive) yourself, and making his fingers into an L, the universal sign for loser. Musselman's two sons, 10-year-old Michael and 5-year-old Matthew, play in the water with his new Kings coaching staff, the immediate family and the extended one getting along famously during . 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. The Cougars have a chance to build an at-large rsum thanks to owning five victories over 2022 NCAA Tournament teams. Pros: Musselman has a plethora of basketball experience across several levels of the sport.He has not only been a head coach at the collegiate level, but also in the NBA with the Warriors and . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Authorities said they found the material as they investigated Nowlin Ewaliko and his then-Aztec teammates after a high school senior reported in Oct. 21 she had been gang raped at a house party. In October, neither were popular picks to dance in 2023, but both are now en route. And thats with a couple of potential All-SEC players on the roster. They play at North Carolina A&T on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. In his four years with the Toreros, he assisted the team in practice sessions, scouting reports, film editing and statistical analysis. Who are the top candidates around college basketball to enjoy breakout status as we come down the stretch in the 2022-23 season? "He's nervous, he's terrible to be around," Danyelle said while describing her husband. Alabama @ Houston3. My belief is buttressed by conversations with a handful of high-ranking sources across the industry. Musselman is married to Danyelle Sargent Musselman (who has been a broadcaster with ESPN, Fox Sports and the NFL Network) and they have two sons (Michael, 18; Matthew, 13) and a daughter (Mariah 4 . Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. Because of its location, facilities and fan base, the job has ranked in the upper echelon of mid-major gigs for a long time. Here's a lengthy piece on former Virginia coachTerry Holland, who has battled Alzheimer's for nearly four years and hasn't been able to witness Tony Bennett continue to lift the program Holland built into a national power 40 years ago. But theyve been better since and were dynamite before. Next, we'll take a look at Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Eric Musselman. And given Klutch Sports' history of handling prospects, there's waffling confidence that Smith plays competitive basketball again until Summer League. He was throwing up an L to the fans. Everything is to-be-determined. 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 | Be it in the Big Ten Tournament, the NCAA Tournament or both, I'm expecting Young to have some big games and maybe even provide a buzzer-beater. Each one added carries marginal, decreasing value. Its like he doesnt watch a play in the game. More games means more cost and more money to split up to more schools until 2032 at least. March 13, 2022 12:57 pm CT. On Saturday, the news broke that LSU and fifth-year basketball coach Will Wade would be heading in separate directions. Along with a winning record, he has brought nothing but energy to the SEC. No holding back. 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 . section: | slug: court-report-why-major-ncaa-tournament-expansion-wont-happen-despite-recommendations-to-change-march-madness | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | The Arkansas Razorbacks punched their ticket to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1995 after beating Colgate, Texas Tech and Oral Roberts in the 2021 Men's NCAA Tournament. Arkansas' ceiling will unquestionably be affected if Smith can't, or decides not to, come back. But only three wins in SEC play is a disappointment. The Bulldogs havent made the NCAA Tournament since 2015 and havent finished above .500 in SEC play since 2016. The former sportscaster has been involved in her husband's career as a college basketball coach who is as of 2019 is coaching the University of Arkansas men's basketball team. Musselman became the first PIAA Class 2A state medalist in the school's history as a junior . Musselman was named head coach at Nevada in 2015 and had the Wolf Pack in the Sweet 16 in his third year. But now in his fourth year and an NCAA Tournament berth again unlikely, things are starting to warm a bit for the North Carolina icon. 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. Smith made his college debut Nov. 28 and last played on Dec. 17. Eric's wife, Danyelle Sargent, worked in sports media for a number of networks including ESPN and NFL Network. Prior to Arkansas, Musselman spent one year (2018-19) as a graduate assistant at Nevada, helping the team win 29 games, win a Mountain West Championship and earn an NCAA Tournament berth. Where does Eric Musselman rank on the SEC basketball coaches' hot seat? The Cougars are dropping 80.5 points and sinking 10 3s per game. 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. Alabama is on the verge of its best three-season regular-season stretch since the late 1980s turned into the early 1990s with Wimp Sanderson. 18 Aztecs collapse in final minutes, fall at Boise State, Game preview: No. Where would they have been in your personal ranking of coaches? Moody would go on to earn SEC Freshman of the Year, first team All-SEC and All-American honors. Best I can tell, that's a modern-era record for any power-conference school. To tie the whole thing together, Mrs. Musselman signs off with the most perfect motherly note reminding them to eat their vegetables and signing it with love. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 56-47 win vs. Hedgesville on 2/3/2023 12:00 AM. Now in his fourth season with the Aggies, Williams has A&M at 13-2 in league play and sniffing at a seed as high as No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Beyond the presentation, she absolutely roasts the players and their inability to get up and down the court and its hilarious. Rutgers' win at Purdue on Monday wasn't just a case of an undefeated No. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 51-49 win vs. Martinsburg on 2/16/2023 12:00 AM. Most mids with the capability to build an at-large-worthy rsum don't get nonconference schedules with that many opportunities. Florida has had just one losing season in SEC play since 1999. It didn't exactly come as a surprise that LSU chose to part ways with fifth-year basketball coach Will Wade. NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt, who oversees that committee, would be the biggest voice in the room, in addition to other senior NCAA staff. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville men's basketball program mutually parted ways with Chris Mack, ending a nearly four-year run with the Cardinals. The former Murray State coach, in his first year, has led LSU to just a two conference wins. 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. The off-court incidents this season have been impossible to ignore. Lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It's about to get tougher. Please check your email for a confirmation. Its stupid that a coach coming off back-to-back Elite Eights at a school like Arkansas would even considering being let go. Howland took MSU to an NCAA Tournament in 2019 as a 5-seed and they lost in the first round. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. 26 overall team in the NCAA tournament, just 10 spots behind eventual Elite 8 qualifier Arkansas and four . Arkansas is far from a lock to make the NCAA Tournament, but the Hogs should, and if they do, theyre dangerous enough to make a deep run, which would send Musselman back down toward the bottom which is the good place to be of these rankings. View the profiles of people named Matthew Musselman. See Photos. . You could upset the balance of what makes it so special.". Memphis is coming off a loss at Tulane. The home coach. -- Arkansas men's basketball coach Eric Musselman had shoulder surgery Thursday and is expected to miss at least two games, starting with Saturday's game at LSU, . My first year I was like, 'This is the easiest thing ever.' Topeka, KS, Denver, CO; Portland, OR. Not even remotely.". Musselman has endured a long and winding coaching career to get to this point. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . The American Basketball coach Eric Musselman walked down the aisle with the love of his life Danyelle Sargent on in 2009. So why is he here? While the CFP had an understandable push to expand (even then it was a quagmire), it went from a three-game tournament to an 11-game event (beginning in 2024). On 2/21, the Musselman varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against University (Morgantown, WV) by a score of 62-40. The roof came off this place," Kelsey said. I was told players went to school admins and asked for a change. Coach Mussleman has a good rap for antics after the game. Danyelle Sargent married basketball coach Eric Musselman in September 2009. In addition to myriad logistical alterations that would have to be accounted for, there is a humongous TV contract to consider. Matthew Musselman: musselman_matthew@smc.edu: MC 36, 310-434-4759: Andrew Nestler: nestler_andrew@smc.edu: MC 61, 310-434-8515: Diem Nguyen: nguyen_diem@smc.edu: MC 58, 310-434-4721: Keith Ouellette: ouellette_keith@smc.edu: MC 51, 310-434-8570: William Pachas-Flores: pachas-flores_william@smc.edu: MC 32, 310-434-4726: Novita Phua: phua_novita . Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coach Eric Musselman shouted profanity at rival fans during a post-game scuffle. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. It came days after LSU was given a Notice of Allegations by the NCAA as the result of an investigation lasting around three years. After his first year at Arkansas was cut short due to COVID, he guided the Razorbacks to the Elite Eight in 2021, and a top 10 ranking to end that season. There are 50+ professionals named "Matthew Musselman", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Emotions were high after a game like that, on both ends us losing and them winning, said Bradley, whose bid for a tying layup late in OT rolled around the rim and off. @EyeOnCBBPodcast The hype and expectations around Deion Sanders going to Colorado reminds me of Penny Hardaway getting the Memphis job. He has surpassed 20 points on 10 occasions this season, with seven of those performances coming against league competition. He was named head coach at Arkansas in 2019 and had the Razorbacks in the Elite Eight in . Confidence level with North Carolinais a moving target. Dalton Bolton broke his foot in the team's third game last season and sat out. "It's never gotten a serious consideration. Matthew Musselman was tagged in the video "Cal-Hi Sports BA / Monte Vista at San Ramon Valley". 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). I was already through [the handshake line]. As the 78-74 Arkansas win came to a finish, Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman exchanged expletives with San Diego State fans behind the Aztecs bench in the intimate 2,400-seat venue. Musselman, along with wife Danyelle, daughter Mariah and sons Michael and Matthew, appear alongside Yurachek wearing Razorbacks shirts. He might not even be First Team All-Big Ten. They should be fine, of course, but a Sweet 16 would cool things. . Published: Wednesday, March 1, 2023. "Logistically, I think that would be a major challenge because of the amount of days that are even available to do that," a source said. The two head coaches met at midcourt, shook hands and seemed cordial as Kool & the Gangs Celebration blasted from the arena speakers. But I choose to ignore it. Burns and Casey Morsell. Danyelle's Involvement in Her Husband's Career. 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. 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. The Court Report's mailbag! 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. The real question is if Musselman would be interested in leaving Arkansas. He has things rolling down in Fayetteville right now, and making a second move in three years might be a lot to ask of his family. We play 10 guys and they're all bought in and all selfless.". I don't drink coffee, I wake up jacked. 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. The 13th-ranked, 11-2 Razorbacks host No. Cons: The biggest drawback with Musselman is that, even at 57-years-old, he has not been involved with the college game for very long. Well, the answer as of February 24, 2023, is probably not. But if the Wildcats stumble down the stretch and either fail to make the NCAA Tournament (they almost certainly will make it) or lose in the first round (distinct possibility of this one), the fan and donor pressure may force the hand of Kentucky brass. Matthew was tagged in the photo gallery "Skyline vs. Monte Vista (Warren Morse Memorial Tournament)". Of the group, Joiner is likely the least-recognizable to a causal college basketball fan. Musselman's mother lives in San Diego and his son, Matthew, attends USD. Danyelle Sargent on her wedding day with her husband, Eric Musselman (Source: Instagram) . 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