Eric Musselman In Advanced Talks To Become Nevada-Reno Coach

Update:
Eric Musselman is expected to take the Nevada-Reno head coaching job.

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Yahoo Sports is reporting that LSU assistant coach Eric Musselman is is engaged in advanced to talks to become head coach of the University of Nevada-Reno.

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Musselman, 50, interviewed for the Nevada-Reno job on Monday, and sources said the school is preparing for a possible announcement before the weekend.

Musselman was the head coach of the Golden State Warriors (2002-04) and the Sacramento Kings (2006-07) and complied a 108-138 record. He has since had successful head coaching stops in the NBA Development League before assistant coaching jobs at Arizona State and LSU.

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If Musselman gets the job, he will replace former UNR basketball coach David Carter who was fired this month after posting losing records four of the last five seasons.

UNR finished 9-22 overall this past season.