0. 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. Musselman, 54, has led Nevada to three NCAA tournament appearances in four seasons since taking over in Reno, winning 110 games during his time with the Wolf Pack and making a Sweet 16 appearance . Everything is to-be-determined. He was known for his trademark intensity, once being quoted as saying, "Defeat is worse than death because you have to live with defeat." Basically, coaches didn't think Charleston would be this good. If the Wolfpack wind up playing a No. . 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament by CBS Sports Bracketology Expert Jerry Palm. It wasn't like that for Winthrop soon thereafter and may not be for Charleston moving forward. The Razorbacks made back-to-back NCAA Elite 8 appearances, have won at least 25 games overall and 13 in the SEC in two straight years, and finished ranked among the top 10 in the national polls. We got off the floor. 12 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Musselman spent part of his upbringing in San Diego and played for the University of San Diego, a WCC program, from 1983-87. Arizona head coach Sean Miller coaches up Arizona guard T.J. McConnell (4) during the first half of the No. The men's and women's tournaments already have 67 games apiece. We play 10 guys and they're all bought in and all selfless.". San Diego State guard Matt Bradley also had a heated . Feb 16, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats (front) reacts during the first half against Mississippi State Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum. My first year I was like, 'This is the easiest thing ever.' He has surpassed 20 points on 10 occasions this season, with seven of those performances coming against league competition. While his time in the college game ranks has been brief compared to most other head coaches, Musselman has had nothing but success. 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). The Division I men's basketball committee (i.e. Danyelle Sargent on her wedding day with her husband, Eric Musselman (Source: Instagram) . 18 San Diego State 60 the collapse, the boards and NCAA bracketology, No. His first gig came back in 2012 as an assistant coach at Arizona State - just a decade ago. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Other than brief comments from Musselman at the postgame news conference, Arkansas has remained quiet. Feb 19, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talks to an official in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. David Teel shows again why he's one of our greatest college basketball writers. Not playing could hurt his stock with some NBA teams and cause him to slip, but it's unlikely he'd fall far. "What we do defies human nature. Feb 8, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. From there, the men's basketball oversight committee would have to approve any changes before a vote went to the Board of Directors. (The College Football Playoff isn't an NCAA-run event.) Todd Golden isnt going anywhere. They know who theyre working with. She loves her blended family more than anything in the world. It was the second time this season Hood-Schifino has gone for at least 30 against a likely NCAA Tournament participant. "Muss is small, but he's a pretty good basketball player," Housen said. The Bulldogs havent made the NCAA Tournament since 2015 and havent finished above .500 in SEC play since 2016. The home coach. UNC's two biggest issues: inconsistent 3-point shooting and spotty team D over the course of 40 minutes. 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. As college basketball's regular season winds down, it's well-established who the frontrunners are for Player of the Year in conferences around the country. Confidence level with North Carolinais a moving target. No one expected Lamont Paris to win 20 games his first year in Columbia. https://razorbackswire.usatoday.com/lists/sec-basketball-coaches-hot-seat-rankings-alabama-nate-oats-arkansas-eric-musselman/, 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, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In his four years with the Toreros, he assisted the team in practice sessions, scouting reports, film editing and statistical analysis. The Crimson Tide are a likely No. Musselman's mother lives in San Diego and his son, Matthew, attends USD. In his first season at Nevada Musselman changed the culture of the men's basketball team. 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. . Charleston won that game, its best W this season. . I think they did a good job in a highly emotionally charged situation. His father Bill Musselman is a former NBA coach and his mother's name is Kris Musselman. A knee injury derailed most of his season and kept him off the court and largely out of the public's eye as the season played out. So they would reach out to Arkansas State for a Saturday . Quality year for Gates. But he bought a ticket and hes entitled to say, to a degree, what he wants to say. His assistant coaches were like, Matt, youre good, way to play, and (teammates) walked me off the court.. With the unsurprising news hitting Friday, we figured it was time re-evaluate our hierarchy when it comes to job security in SEC basketball. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 56-47 win vs. Hedgesville on 2/3/2023 12:00 AM. 22 San Diego State at New Mexico, Attorneys respond to release of warrants in SDSU rape allegation case, Warrants reveal some detail about former SDSU football player accused of possessing child pornography, Aztecs head to New Mexico hoping to avenge seasons only home loss, Padres notes: Joe Musgroves injury creates opportunity; Rougned Odor signs; Cole Hamels throws again, Serbia grabs the last spot in Basketball World Cup field, Tarasenko scores in OT to lift Rangers past Flyers, Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove fractures big toe in kettlebell accident; timetable for return tough to forecast, Trent Grisham talks about lessons learned from a difficult 2022 season, Szokol up by 3 after opening of Womens World Championship, Oregon St. women pull off Pac-12 opening upset of USC, Late goal gives Golden Knights 3-2 win over Hurricanes, Wilson scores in OT, Capitals knock off Ducks 3-2, Charleston Southern edges High Point in Big South Tournament. Kansas @ Missouri2. Eric : MusselmanArkansas: $4,000,000* SEC: . Nick Smith Jr. has played five games. I was already through [the handshake line]. Eric Musselman (@EricPMusselman) February 19, 2021 The Hog staff quickly tried to find a non-conference team to play for that Saturday. Michael Porter Jr., James Wiseman, Shaedon Sharpe, Darius Garland, Harry Giles and Kyrie Irving are just a few of the former five-stars who did a pit stop at this level, only to have their college careers cut well short due to injuries/other issues. Still, credit is due for his ability to ascend up the coaching ranks. I run San Diego States program, and Im in charge of how we respond to things. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Multiple NBA evaluators told CBS Sports they consider Smith a lock top-10 pick, maybe top-seven, even if he never suits up for Arkansas again. No charges were filed in that case. 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. The roof came off this place," Kelsey said. Accordingto the Union-Tribune, at least one parent of an SDSU player ended up on the court. 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. Each one added carries marginal, decreasing value. But theyve been better since and were dynamite before. Its stupid that a coach coming off back-to-back Elite Eights at a school like Arkansas would even considering being let go. Ever wondered who the highest paid coach in men's basketball is? One injury is sustainable. 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. Burns and Casey Morsell. Relatedly, there are ongoing discussions about how tournament money should be changed/split up in the current system. He will continue to lead the mens basketball recruiting efforts while handling the day-to-day operations of the program. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports. During games, Coach Mussleman typically paces and yells. You try to put up with it as best you can. 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. A lot of that speculation is tied to Smith's representation, Klutch Sports Group. A handshake line confrontation, in which fans spilled onto the court at Lahaina Civic Center, marred the finish of Wednesday nights Arkansas-San Diego State game at the Maui Invitational. 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 . Last years 18-16 (8-10) record saw Howland exit. Arkansas ranks 319th nationally. The University of Arkansas announced Wednesday a contract extension for basketball coach Eric Musselman through at least the 2025-26 season. Will he wear a Hogs uniform again? Matt's referring to our list from the beginning of the season where we collectively ranked the 26 best men's coaches. Matt Jones (@MattJonesADG) November 24, 2022 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. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports. Muss and I have been longtime friends, said Aztecs coach Brian Dutcher, whose father succeeded Musselmans father as head coach at Minnesota in the 1970s. The more you expand, you run the risk of having not so highly competitive games. 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. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 69-59 loss vs. University on 1/31/2023 7:00 PM. He might not even be First Team All-Big Ten. Facebook gives people the. 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. Staff Scheduling, labor forecasting, inventories and supplies ordering, high volume floor management, accounting and . Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. One major concern is 3-point shooting. 18 Aztecs collapse in final minutes, fall at Boise State, Game preview: No. Triple-checked. 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. Moving forward, remember that whatever change is made for the men's tournament will also be made for the women's. Not even remotely.". Recommendations be damned, a lot of people aren't looking to mess with that. McMahon was formerly the men's basketball coach at Murray State. Matt : PainterPurdue: More games means more cost and more money to split up to more schools until 2032 at least. He has a younger sister Nicole Musselman. Mariah Musselman, and Matthew Musselman. Danyelle Sargent married basketball coach Eric Musselman in September 2009. But anything short a NCAA Tournament berth feels like Williams will enter next year as No. On 2/14, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Washington (Charles Town, WV) by a score of 56-52. According to KPI, here are the best non-con wins through the first two months of the season:1. Discovery Sports share men's March Madness rights through 2032. The women's tournament annually operates in the red. They don't understand most of what goes into making the Big Dance happen successfully each year -- the hundreds of levers that need to get pulled, the immense logistical nature of doing it right. At 14-1, Charleston is off to its best start ever; the school joined D-I in '91. But I know hes an intense competitor. Musselman File Hometown: Ashland, Ohio Birth Date: November 19, 1964 Wife: Danyelle Childen: Michael, Matthew, Mariah Education: San Diego, 1987 Honors: 2015-16 . Musselman 57. I don't drink coffee, I wake up jacked. ET on CBS Sports Network. In October, Charleston was picked fourth in the CAA preseason poll. It didn't exactly come as a surprise that LSU chose to part ways with fifth-year basketball coach Will Wade. Odds of becoming Louisville's next head coach: Moderate. And as far as we know, he isnt. On 2/16, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Martinsburg (WV) by a score of 51-49. Topeka, KS, Denver, CO; Portland, OR. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. Please check your email for a confirmation. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. William Clifford Musselman (August 13, 1940 - May 5, 2000) was an American basketball coach in the NCAA, the ABA, the WBA, the CBA, and the NBA. They represent themselves with a lot of class.. Join Facebook to connect with Matthew Musselman and others you may know. . Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports. Lamont Butlers 3-pointer at the buzzer beats New Mexico and means the Aztecs can win the Mountain West title outright with one win in their final two games, San Diego State senior has time to properly prepare for coming season after being thrust into starting QB role last year following switch to safety, Everything you need to know about Saturday nights showdown between the Aztecs and Lobos at the Pit in Albuquerque, The San Diego Union-Tribune and other media outlets won a court order to unseal search warrants, which were released Thursday. Who ultimately decides? 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. Kelsey liked the team but never expected 14-1. Moody would go on to earn SEC Freshman of the Year, first team All-SEC and All-American honors. I previously explained why 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). Musselman's stats have been entered for the 51-49 win vs. Martinsburg on 2/16/2023 12:00 AM. Copyright 2008-2023 BroBible. Musselman, along with wife Danyelle, daughter Mariah and sons Michael and Matthew, appear alongside Yurachek wearing Razorbacks shirts. Should Kentucky part ways with John Calipari? Sections. There (were) words exchanged.. (Musselman pleaded no contest to a DUI in 2006 while head coach of the Sacramento Kings and was suspended two games without pay by the NBA.). "It's highly competitive because it's incredibly select. Take Brady Manek from last season, for example. 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. Matthew Musselman was tagged in the video "Cal-Hi Sports BA / Monte Vista at San Ramon Valley". His birth sign is Scorpio. Jan 8, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Wiiliams instructs his team against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half at Reed Arena. 24 Whalers to a 67-54 victory over 44th-seeded Milford in the preliminary round of the Div. Matthew D. Wink . 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 | In addition to myriad logistical alterations that would have to be accounted for, there is a humongous TV contract to consider. 2 on this list. Fowler Family Baseball & Track Training Center, Jerry & Gene Jones Student-Athlete Success Center. He has been in his current position for around three years now while he has also represented other teams previously. 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