FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas announced on Wednesday that it has signed Eric Musselman, the men’s basketball coach, for a new five-year deal that could keep him at the Razorbacks until 2028.
The deal comes a month after Arkansas reached its first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in more than 25 years, will run from May 1 to April 2026 and includes the potential for some automatic one-year extensions as the Hogs NCAA tournament received offers “within the time frame of the agreement.”
“Coach Musselman deserved this opportunity because of the tremendous progress he and his coaching staff have made over the past two seasons, culminating in the most exciting season in the recent history of Razorback basketball,” said athletic director Hunter Yurachek.
Musselman will receive $ 4 million in annual compensation, with additional compensation available based on longevity and “success in the SEC and NCAA Tournament.”
“Arkansas is one of the premier programs in the country and my family and I are ecstatic to be here,” Musselman said. “I am grateful for the commitment the university makes to me, my family and the future of our basketball program.”
Musselman is 45-19 in Arkansas within two years and 155-53 as head coach within six years. This season, Arkansas advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1995, winning 25 games overall, including 13 in the SEC to finish second in the conference.