re: LSU Men's Basketball Announces New Asst. Coach

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Getting young players in the college ranks ready for the next level, is a process that has Musselman excited. He explained this notion to RidiculousUpside.com, adding, "as a former NBA coach, I seem to have instant credibility with players.

The reality is, players want to further their career after college. The ability to coach players with potentially a 4-year window excites me as a coach." Roughly five years ago, Musselman had the opportunity to attend a coaching clinic in Memphis, where he soaked up knowledge and insight from the likes of John Calipari and Larry Brown. Two coaches who have had a distinct eye for NBA talent over their careers.

Kentucky head coach John Calipari contacted RidiculousUpside.com to share his thoughts about Musselman. "Eric is one of the best in our sport. Extremely driven and knowledgeable. I've watched and coached against him in the NBA and FIBA games. In most cases, I ended up on the wrong end of the score! He has an uncanny feel for the game, and ability to read where the game is at. More importantly, is his ability to motivate and teach his players what it takes to improve and win. He is as good as it gets." Calipari said.

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In a statement to RidiculousUpside.com, Bachynski explained Musselman's impact on the team as a whole. "Coach Muss has instant credibility with the players due to him being a former NBA coach. He inspires us with motivational messages on our chairs, some sports related, and other's are life lessons that have had a huge impact with our team."

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