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Done Deal - Mike Anderson is the Hogs' New Head Coach

Here's the official press release.

Here's an excerpt:

"We are extremely excited to welcome home Mike Anderson to the University of Arkansas as our new head men's basketball coach," [Jeff] Long said. "Mike is one of the outstanding head coaches in college basketball. His teams play an exciting brand of basketball that has already proven successful at both UAB and Missouri.

"Under Mike's leadership, I am confident the Razorbacks will be successful in the future on and off the court. The decision to hire Mike Anderson as head coach is based on my firm belief that he is the right person to lead the Razorback program today and in the years to come." 

And here's another:

"It is a tremendous honor to be named the head men's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas," Anderson said. "I want to thank Chancellor (Dave) Gearhart and Athletic Director Jeff Long for this opportunity to lead the Razorback Basketball program. I am extremely excited to once again be a part of this special University and Razorback Athletics. With the continued passionate support of all Razorback fans, I am confident that we will have the opportunity to succeed on and off the court and continue to build on the University of Arkansas' championship tradition."

And here's Marshawn Powell's reaction, via the wonders of Twitter:

"Well im back... Who dont wanna play for Mike Anderson!!"

Press conference scheduled for tomorrow.