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Deterrent to suitors in Musselman deal

FAYETTEVILLE -- Eric Musselman's contract as the University of Arkansas men's basketball coach has a buyout five times more than what the UA paid to hire him away from Nevada after last season.

Musselman's contract, which was finalized Friday and released via a Freedom of Information Act request, includes a clause in which he will owe Arkansas $5 million if he resigns prior to April 30, 2021.

Arkansas paid $1 million to buy out Musselman's contract at Nevada, which he led to a 110-34 record the previous four seasons, including three NCAA Tournament appearances from 2017-19 highlighted by making the Sweet 16 in 2018.