Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari was reportedly left “stunned and visibly shaken” after a damning NBA-related revelation from former Hogs head coach Eric Musselman surfaced late Friday evening. The report, which originated from Musselman’s new post in the NBA, centers around internal conversations and evaluations made during his time in Fayetteville — particularly involving the Razorbacks’ player development pipeline and claims about interference from external agents.
Sources close to the situation say Musselman, now affiliated with an NBA franchise in a front-office or advisory role, made comments suggesting that several Arkansas players were “systematically misrepresented” to scouts, and hinted that the athletic department may have “overstepped boundaries” in guiding player decisions on draft declarations. He also alluded to a lack of transparency during exit interviews with NBA personnel.
Coach Calipari, who took over the Razorbacks this offseason after a long tenure at Kentucky, reportedly received the report just hours before a scheduled media appearance. According to staff inside Bud Walton Arena, Calipari immediately canceled several meetings and was overheard saying, “I need to get to the bottom of this — this isn’t just about basketball, it’s about trust.”
Though the exact content of Musselman’s report has not been made public, its ripple effects are already being felt. NBA executives are said to be “re-evaluating” certain Arkansas prospects from recent classes, while agents and player representatives are calling for a review of past draft advising procedures.
Calipari, known for his fiercely protective approach to his players and his long-standing relationship with the NBA scouting world, is expected to issue a formal statement later this weekend. For now, he’s reportedly focused on internal damage control and gathering all the facts.
Eric Musselman has not publicly expanded on his comments but sources within the NBA maintain he stands by his report, calling it a “necessary step” for improving trust between college programs and pro-level organizations.
This developing story puts a spotlight not only on Arkansas basketball but also on the evolving — and increasingly scrutinized — relationship between NCAA programs and the NBA draft process.
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