Shortly after the news was reported on Thursday afternoon, USC announced that the Trojans were hiring Eric Musselman as the new head men’s basketball coach. USC issued a lengthy release to notify the hire was official. And Musselman, who is coming from Arkansas after a generally successful stint there, shared his excitement to get going. He promised to “hit the ground running” at USC. “My family and I couldn’t be more excited for this incredible opportunity at USC,” Musselman said in the release. “I am grateful to President [Carol] Folt and Jen Cohen for the chance to lead the men’s basketball…