Musselman leaves Arkansas for USC, began efforts to seek new employment as early as summer of 2023 according to sources | KLRT [Video]

LITTLE ROCK — University of Arkansas men’s basketball coach Eric Musselman is leaving the school to accept the head coaching position at Southern California (USC), according to sources.

Musselman met with Trojans athletics director Jennifer Cohen this week in what was effectively a lead-up to a new-hire coronation. He replaces Andy Enfield, who agreed last week to accept the head coaching job at SMU, a move that was formally announced on Monday, April 1.

Sources indicate Musselman plans to take Arkansas staffers Anthony Ruta, Todd Lee, Caleb Cline, Michael Musselman, and Matthew Musselman with him to join USC’s staff.

Multiple sources began informing this reporter in December 2023 that Musselman — via a combination of himself and through third party channels — let it be known as early as the summer of 2023 that he was interested in moving on from Arkansas following the 2023-24 season while prioritizing his preferences …