Eric Musselman has a massive rebuild ahead. I’m going to keep an eye on how he does with the talented Southern California Class of 2026. Musselman was criticized in Arkansas for alienating in-state high school coaches and relying on the transfer portal. He must work the portal to have a team for next year. But he can’t ignore the Class of 2026 local players like … Continue reading Tracking Eric Musselman Developments
The USC coaching search is over. Did anyone else besides Eric Musselman interview? Musselman is expected to become USC’s new basketball coach. It will probably be rocky at times, but if he can deliver a couple Elite Eight appearances and compete in the Big Ten, he will be worth it. If he doesn’t reinvigorate the program, then people will start focusing on his personality and … Continue reading USC To Hire Eric Musselman
Now this is a twist. USC guard Kobe Johnson announced he was transferring to UCLA. I have to say, after playing for Andy Enfield for three years, going to play for Mick Cronin is going to be a culture shock, to say the least. Continue reading Kobe Johnson Transfers To UCLA
College basketball writer Jeff Goodman said agent/consultant Matt Kelly is assisting Jen Cohen with the USC basketball coaching search. Eric Musselman does not have an agent but Goodman has wondered if Kelly is going to get a fee from Musselman or maybe even become his agent if USC hires the Arkansas coach. “He’s pretty much her agent, Jen Cohen’s agent,” Goodman said. “Is there a … Continue reading A Potential Basketball Conflict Of Interest
I’ve heard USC senior associate athletic director Paul Perrier is working with Jen Cohen on the basketball coaching search. I hope his duties include “due diligence.” Continue reading Notes: Rutgers Has Become Arizona On USC Football Schedule
With Eric Musselman interviewing for the USC job, there was a lot of buzz in college basketball circles over how much homework Jen Cohen and Co. did beforehand? Musselman’s definitely been successful with two Elite Eight appearances at Arkansas before this season’s 16-17 record. And he has just a $1 million buyout, a real plus. That type of success will be welcomed by USC fans. … Continue reading Morning Buzz: Has USC Done Its Homework?
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