Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman reacts after a second-round game against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
"He tried calling me, got a couple texts already," Musselman said. "Before we hit the plane I’ll try to call John. You know, he’s been texting me even drills. Like he wanted our guys to get a putter out and hit a ball into a cup. We haven’t tried it yet, luckily we’ve been making foul shots. But I know the state of Arkansas is on fire right now and I know John Daly’s pretty pumped up too."
After the win, the 58-year-old coach jumped onto the press table, ripped off his red polo shirt and waved it over his head.
John Daly tees off during the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 17, 2023, in Newport Beach, California. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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The crowd in Des Moines, Iowa, went crazy.
"That’s such an unbelievable win for our program," Musselman said. "I keep telling people that we’re getting better. Not many teams can get better this time of year. I’ve never been prouder of a team like tonight."
Kansas is the second No. 1 seed to have been eliminated already in this tournament.
Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman celebrates with fans after beating Kansas in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson defeated No. 1 Purdue on Friday night.