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Arizona head coaching candidate Eric Musselman to sign extension at Arkansas

Cross another candidate off the list.

Eric Musselman, who most considered a longshot for the Arizona head coaching job, has agreed to an extension with Arkansas, officially closing the book on his candidacy.

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman is finalizing a new multi-year contract that will keep him with the Razorbacks, source told @Stadium.

Musselman led Arkansas to the Elite Eight in just his second season at the helm.— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 13, 2021

Whether Musselman was even a realistic candidate or not, he made out well by (likely) earning himself a raise with the Razorbacks after leading them to their second Elite Eight in program history in just his second season at the helm.