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Crutchfield to coach in Oklahoma

FAYETTEVILLE -- Chris Crutchfield is leaving his position as an assistant basketball coach at the University of Arkansas to become head coach at East Central (Okla.) University, an NCAA Division II program in Ada.

Crutchfield was announced as East Central's coach in a news release from the school on Monday. He is leaving Arkansas after one year on Coach Eric Musselman's staff.

"I think I speak for the entire program by saying how happy we are that Coach Crutch has earned this well-deserved opportunity," Musselman said in a statement. "Crutch made a positive impact with our student-athletes and we thank him for helping us lay the foundation for a successful future.