Except the Applemen raced up and down Cline Court playing basketball in the Class AAAA, Region II, Section 2 tournament against Washington. It really couldnt be more wholesome, and it makes me want to watch an Arkansas game with coachs mother. Moody would go on to earn SEC Freshman of the Year, first team All-SEC and All-American honors. 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. 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. Klutch had Darius Bazley and held him out. Other than brief comments from Musselman at the postgame news conference, Arkansas has remained quiet. But theyve been better since and were dynamite before. Musselman's stats have been entered for the 69-39 win @ Preston on 2/22/2023 7:30 PM. "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. Home sellouts are now part of the experience at TD Arena. "If you expand, you're letting in very marginal teams," a source said. Find out today with USA TODAY's complete salary data. "Tough as crap," Kelsey told me about his team. Associate Editor at BroBible covering all five major sports and every niche sport imaginable, found primarily in the college space. 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 former Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors coach is known to be an electric factory and his players love to play for a guy who gets so fired up. Ethnicity, Nationality. But as Musselman continued through the line toward the Aztecs bench, fans began yelling at him. As it would turn out, Mrs. Musselman watches every one of her sons games and takes notes on what worked well and what needs improvement. 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. Weber State @ Utah State Mizzou at Arkansas is my most intriguing game of Wednesday night. His birth name is Eric Patrick Musselman. 5 if things go their way. Everything is to-be-determined. At the SDSU locker room, an Arkansas fan allegedly tried to climb the staircase before police intervened and removed him. With the unsurprising news hitting Friday, we figured it was time re-evaluate our hierarchy when it comes to job security in SEC basketball. All Hogs on FanNation 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. I was told players went to school admins and asked for a change. USA TODAY - E. Wayne 17h. 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. follow. selection committee members), which has logically opted against expansion in the past 12 years. I think I saw him take off his shirt last year. Whatever happened after the game is probably not in the best interest of anybody. Married to Danyelle Sargent (m. 2009) Famous Name Eric Musselman. Two injuries, your team is still adjusting on the fly, but the work ethic, practices have been good.". As Bradley leaves, there is video showing forward Trevon Brazile saying something to Bradley, then approaching the SDSU bench and taunting fans, rubbing his hands together and smiling. It would take years of planning and thousands of hours of coordination between dozens of very important people. Interim AD Josh Heird, in my opinion, would be foolish if he were to not at least give Musselman a call. 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. Danyelle is equally proud to be a stepmom to Michael and Matthew, Eric's sons from a previous marriage. 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 led the Wolf Pack to a 24-14 record and the College Basketball Invitational . The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Take Brady Manek from last season, for example. Nick Smith Jr. has played five games. Erik's ethnicity is white and he was born in Ashland, Ohio, where he was . Tyler Nettuno. It's always an option. Should Kentucky part ways with John Calipari? . I dont get too high or too low. Matt Musselman. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. While unexpected, the news wasn't shocking. One injury is sustainable. 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. It was an especially impressive haul considering Musselman and his staff . He might not even be First Team All-Big Ten. ACC fans won't consider Joiner a breakout player since he's been getting buckets all season, but the country at large is likely unaware of how prolific a scorer the 6-foot-1 guard has been. We've received your submission. He has a younger sister Nicole Musselman. I think they did a good job in a highly emotionally charged situation. Matthew was tagged in the photo gallery "Monte Vista vs. Fremont (Leo LaRocca Sand Dune Classic)". Salary $2.5 Million. There was just an Aztec fan that came down and said some things, Musselman said in his postgame news conference. He wrote: "In just his third year with the Razorbacks, he has already shown he is an elite college coach. Jan 24, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Palm Beach Dogs (CBA), 2002-04: Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (NBA), 2004-06: Assistant Coach, Memphis Grizzlies, 2006-07: Head Coach, Sacramento Kings (NBA), 2010-11: Head Coach, Reno Bighorns (NBADL), 2011-12: Head Coach, Los Angeles D-Fenders (NBADL), 2013-14: Associate Head Coach, Arizona State, 2015-present: Head Coach, University of Nevada, NBA: 108-138 (.439) 3 years - Golden State (2002-04), Sacramento (2006-07), CBA: 270-122 (.689) 7 years - Rapid City (1989-1995), Florida/West Palm (1995-97), USBL: 53-3 (.946) 2 years - Florida/Bradenton (1995-1996), NBA-DL: 77-30 (.720) - Reno (2010-11), Los Angeles (2011-12). He also has a high-intensity personality that - while it isn't necessarily a "con", per se - isn't everyone's cup of tea. 12 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Here's what they're saying after Arkansas' brutal loss to No. -- Gary Parrish, Maryland fans won't consider Young a breakout candidate, but on the national stage of March he totally applies. 1 seed in the second round of the Big Dance, folks will quickly learn how dangerous Joiner can be. Michael Musselman was promoted to Director of Basketball Operations on May 10, 2022. In his first season at Arkansas, the recruiting class of 2020 was the fifth-best group in the nation (ESPN) thanks to top-40 prospects Moses Moody and Khalen Robinson as well as four stars and Arkansas co-Players of the Year Davonte Davis and Jaylin Williams. "Going to 90, you'd roll on the floor laughing at the quality of teams," one NCAA source said. During a press conference on Monday, the 55-year-old mentioned that his mother would be sending over her player grades any minute. 2 on this list. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports. There's a chance Smith can get healthy and confident enough to return to Arkansas -- and that's certainly what coach Eric Musselman is rooting for -- but Musselman told CBS Sports there is no timetable for a return, only that he's hopeful Smith comes back. Here's a modern history of how the last undefeated standing fares once March arrives. Colton Shelton Fr. Rutgers @ Purdue4. After beginning his career at Cal State Bakersfield and then playing at Ole Miss for the past two seasons, Joiner is enjoying his best season of college basketball yet. Her brother, Eric Musselman, currently takes his shirt off and climbs into the crowd after basketball games in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 1 team in the country finished atop its conference ledger. Hunter (Yurachek) and I have been in discussions, he said of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yuracheck. New Bedford's junior point guard took control on Wednesday night, powering the No. Monday's AP Top 25 included Charleston at No. LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon has to be disappointed that the Tigers . The NCAA has discord within its ranks. They had Darius Garland and they shut it down.". Musselman was named head coach at Nevada in 2015 and had the Wolf Pack in the Sweet 16 in his third year. On 2/13, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Martinsburg (WV) by a score of 51-49. Charleston won that game, its best W this season. Recommendations be damned, a lot of people aren't looking to mess with that. The real question is if Musselman would be interested in leaving Arkansas. My first year I was like, 'This is the easiest thing ever.' 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 . 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. The two head coaches met at midcourt, shook hands and seemed cordial as Kool & the Gangs Celebration blasted from the arena speakers. It was New Bedford's first playoff win since 2018 and first under head coach Matt Hill. An Arkansas assistant coach pulls him away. But only three wins in SEC play is a disappointment. Musselman responded by screaming, Go (expletive) yourself, and making his fingers into an L, the universal sign for loser. SDSU senior guard Matt Bradley was last in the handshake line, and he and Musselman had a heated exchange before being separated. Musselman File Hometown: Ashland, Ohio Birth Date: November 19, 1964 Wife: Danyelle Childen: Michael, Matthew, Mariah Education: San Diego, 1987 Honors: 2015-16 . Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. 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 . 1 state tournament. Howland took MSU to an NCAA Tournament in 2019 as a 5-seed and they lost in the first round. Smith made his college debut Nov. 28 and last played on Dec. 17. (The College Football Playoff isn't an NCAA-run event.) Best I can tell, that's a modern-era record for any power-conference school. Even before the team lost Colin Castleton for the season, the NCAA Tournament seemed a longshot. In that moment, when youre going to shake hands and the games over, the head coach is showboating. CBS and Warner Bros. The couple's daughter, Mariah Musselman, was born in 2010. Some things, I hear nothing. It came days after LSU was given a Notice of Allegations by the NCAA as the result of an investigation lasting around three years. Matthew McGavic writes that Musselman is very likely a candidate for Louisville. It didn't exactly come as a surprise that LSU chose to part ways with fifth-year basketball coach Will Wade. Musselman, whose ninth-ranked Razorbacks host Troy on Monday, didnt want to talk about it. Are SDSU fans culpable for instigating the incident, or Musselman for escalating it? Arkansas' ceiling will unquestionably be affected if Smith can't, or decides not to, come back. Matt Jones (@MattJonesADG) November 24, 2022 Topeka, KS, Denver, CO; Portland, OR. Still, were giving McMahon the benefit of being the person to replace Will Wade and that disasterous off-court mess. 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. He has previously coached some National Basketball . Arkansas "should" feel good about its NCAA Tournament odds, one ESPN writer believes. All Rights Reserved. Currently Club Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball. On 2/16, the Musselman varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Martinsburg (WV) by a score of 51-49. The Division I men's basketball committee (i.e. In fact, Charleston's first six games came against tournament teams, and the non-con schedule included seven games against top-140 KenPom opponents. Weightlifter Matthew Musselman prepares to do a snatch during a workout Friday at Enzo Athletic Performance in North Platte. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports. "If he's rehabbing his knee and isn't [ready], I trust him.". According to KPI, here are the best non-con wins through the first two months of the season:1. You try to put up with it as best you can. Some believe Smith is the best NBA prospect in college basketball, even if he's not playing college basketball at the moment. I think Deion about equals this at Colorado, FWIW. 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. Again, because its his first year, there is no real worry here. 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. Jan 2012 - Sep 20142 years 9 months. While his time in the college game ranks has been brief compared to most other head coaches, Musselman has had nothing but success. I can only imagine how funny she must be. 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. Nationality American. David Teel shows again why he's one of our greatest college basketball writers. Mariah Musselman, and Matthew Musselman. I'd have Gard and Smart both somewhere in my 28-35 range. If the Wolfpack wind up playing a No. Under Musselmans direction, the Razorbacks landed the nations #2 recruiting class in the country for 2022. Michigan doesn't qualify as a tournament team at the moment, while Wisconsin is 11-2 and Marquette is 12-4. Dont do anything to embarrass any of us. 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. Barnes has not only taken Tennessee to the NCAA Tournament four of the last five years, he owns a Sweet 16 appearance, too. Perhaps it comes from the era in which she grew up, but I dont know anyone with penmanship like that these days. In October, Charleston was picked fourth in the CAA preseason poll. 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. At 14-1, Charleston is off to its best start ever; the school joined D-I in '91. Florida has had just one losing season in SEC play since 1999. Scuffle at the end of the SDSU-Arkansas game. There are a handful of players on this Wolfpack team who can rack up points, including Terquavion Smith, D.J. . "He's nervous, he's terrible to be around," Danyelle said while describing her husband. All four of Musselman's high school signees are from the state, and the group is Arkansas' first top-10 class since 2011. 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