Arkansas hires Kelsi Musick as women's basketball coach

Arkansas has officially hired Kelsi Musick as the new women's basketball coach. The announcement was made on Friday. Musick comes from Oral Roberts University, where she led the team to two consecutive postseason appearances. She signed a five-year contract worth $600,000 each year. During her time with the Golden Eagles, Musick increased the team's win total every season. This year, they finished with a record of 24-9 after losing in the first round of the WBIT. Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek praised Musick for her strong work ethic and ability to build successful teams. He noted her skills in communication and relationship building. Musick is familiar with the region as she has coached in Oklahoma. This will help her connect with the Arkansas fan base. This past season, she guided Oral Roberts to a second-place finish in the Summit League and their first 20-win season since 2011-12. Musick expressed her excitement about joining Arkansas. She said she feels honored to lead the program, which has a strong tradition and passionate supporters. She looks forward to building a successful team. Musick replaces Mike Neighbors, who resigned after a tough season that saw the team win only ten games.