Kansas coach Bill Self signed a lifetime contract Tuesday that will pay him $53 million over the first five years. That easily surpasses Kentucky coach John Calipari for the richest deal ever given to a college basketball coach at a public university.
Kansas head coach Bill Self calls directions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Central in Lawrence, Kan., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Kansas head coach Bill Self directs his team during the first half of the NCAA college basketball exhibition game against Illinois Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. Kansas coach Bill Self speaks to the media during the NCAA college Big 12 men’s basketball media day Wednesday, Oct.
Self will make more than $13 million this season in base pay, professional services and royalties along with a one-time signing bonus and retention payments, including some that were deferred during the pandemic. At the conclusion of each year, another is added to the deal, and Self will earn a one-time, $5 million retention bonus if he serves out the first five.
The deal includes a provision that allows the renegotiation of terms, including Self’s pay package, after the 2025-26 season. It already surpasses the deal signed by Calipari that will pay him $8.5 million to lead the Wildcats this season. “Bill Self is undoubtedly the most consistent coach in college basketball, and a restructuring of his contract terms were long overdue,” Kansas athletic director Travis Goff said. “In an ever-changing collegiate athletics environment, our strong commitment to Coach Self positions KU basketball to maintain and enhance its status as the most storied program in the country.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas Senate meets without voting on border security bill, likely killing bill — for nowOnly three Senators appeared on the floor and they recessed until 4 p.m., Tuesday — the last day of the special session.
Read more »
Rep. Bill Johnson to Newsmax: Biden Will Sign Israel Bill if He's SeriousIf President Joe Biden is serious about standing behind Israel he'll agree to sign the House bill that separates $14 billion in funding for its war efforts from his overall $105 billion bill that combines funding for Israel along with Ukraine and other matters, Rep. Bill Johnson said.
Read more »
St.Louis City SC vs. Sporting Kansas City LIVE STREAM (11/5/23): Watch MLS playoffs onlineSt.Louis City SC faces Sporting Kansas City in the MLS playoffs on Sunday, Nov.5, 2023 (11/5/23) at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
Read more »
Archibald: Assault on free press not just in Kansas anymoreThere is a lot about this Atmore case that stinks.
Read more »
USC vs Kansas State Odds, Picks and Predictions: Trojans and Wildcats Put On a ShowCollege basketball odds, picks and predictions for USC Trojans vs Kansas State Wildcats. NCAAB betting free pick and best bet analysis.
Read more »