2024-2025 College Basketball Head Coach Contract Extensions

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives.  The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million.   This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

[njhoya78]

This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

NORTH ALABAMA (ASUN)-- Tony Pujol (6 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-103 at UNA and overall) received a two-year contract extension October 17, 2024 through the 2026-2027 season, along with an option to extend beyond the 2027 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UNA.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

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This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

BOSTON UNIVERSITY (Patriot)-- Joe Jones (13 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 218-191 at BU; 304-299 overall) received a multi-year contract extension November 1, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor other contract specifications were disclosed by BU.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
NORTH ALABAMA (ASUN)-- Tony Pujol (6 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-103 at UNA and overall) received a two-year contract extension October 17, 2024 through the 2026-2027 season, along with an option to extend beyond the 2027 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UNA.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

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This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

JACKSON STATE (Southwestern)--  Mo Williams (2 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 29-36 at JSU; 42-71 overall) received a contract extension November 4, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by JSU.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (Patriot)-- Joe Jones (13 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 218-191 at BU; 304-299 overall) received a multi-year contract extension November 1, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor other contract specifications were disclosed by BU.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
NORTH ALABAMA (ASUN)-- Tony Pujol (6 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-103 at UNA and overall) received a two-year contract extension October 17, 2024 through the 2026-2027 season, along with an option to extend beyond the 2027 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UNA.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

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This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

MONMOUTH (Coastal)-- King Rice (beginning his 14th season; 18-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 207-208 at MU and overall) signed a five-year contract extension November 5, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by MU.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (Patriot)-- Joe Jones (13 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 218-191 at BU; 304-299 overall) received a multi-year contract extension November 1, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor other contract specifications were disclosed by BU.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
JACKSON STATE (Southwestern)-- Mo Williams (2 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 29-36 at JSU; 42-71 overall) received a contract extension November 4, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by JSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
NORTH ALABAMA (ASUN)-- Tony Pujol (6 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-103 at UNA and overall) received a two-year contract extension October 17, 2024 through the 2026-2027 season, along with an option to extend beyond the 2027 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UNA.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.

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This is a compilation of all Division I head coaching contract extensions announced since the conclusion of the 2023-2024 regular season. Updated information will be indicated in bold; current and former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics; head coaching years and records are current as of date of contract extension. Terms of compensation packages and other contract specifications are provided if announced by the school.

Contract extensions announced since my last post:

ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK (Ohio Valley)-- Darrell Walker (in his 7th season; 1-1 this season; 83-100 at UALR; 128-118 overall) signed a three-year contract extension November 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by UALR.

Contract extensions previously announced prior to this post:

ALABAMA (Southeastern)-- Nate Oats (5 years; 21-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 113-53 at 'Bama; 209-96 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 18, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season which contract extension provides for a salary of $5 million for the 2024-2025 with annual increases in the amount of $510,000 thereafter until his salary reaches $7.55 million in the 2029-2030 season. The contract extension further provides for an $18 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Oats through March 31, 2026, and thereafter a buyout in the amount of $10 million for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, $4 million for the period April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2028, and no buyout thereafter for the balance of the extension.
ARKANSAS STATE (Sun Belt)-- Bryan Hodgson (1 year; 18-16 in the 2023-2024 season; at A-State and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 21, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by A-State.
AUSTIN PEAY (ASUN)-- Corey Gipson (1 year; 19-16 in the 2023-2024 season, at Peay and overall) received a multi-year contract extension July 11, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Peay.
BOSTON UNIVERSITY (Patriot)-- Joe Jones (13 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 218-191 at BU; 304-299 overall) received a multi-year contract extension November 1, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor other contract specifications were disclosed by BU.
CALIFORNIA (Pacific 12)-- Mark Madsen (1 year; 13-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at Cal; 83-69 overall) signed a two-year contract extension March 12, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Cal.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Niko Medved (6 years; 25-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 117-75 at CSU; 196-162 overall) signed a multi-year extension April 15, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with options for additional years in 2029-2030 and 2030-2031; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by CSU.
CONNECTICUT (Big East)-- Dan Hurley (6 years; 37-3 in the 2022-2023 season; 141-58 at UConn; 292-163 overall) has signed a new contract July 7, 2024 running through the 2029-30 season which contract provides for a total valuation of $50 million and includes the opportunity to earn additional compensation in the form of performance-based incentives. The new six-year contract provides that Hurley will receive an annual base salary of $400,000 with additional compensation for speaking, consulting and media obligations of $6.375 million for the 2024-25 season; the additional compensation increases annually through the balance of the contract. Hurley will also receive an annual retention bonus of $1 million. This retention bonus, together with annual salary increases and other program investments will be covered through the generosity of donors to the Husky Athletic Fund and anticipated increased ticket sales revenue.
EASTERN KENTUCKY (ASUN)-- A.W. Hamilton (6 years; 17-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 104-88 at EKU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 31, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor contract extensions were disclosed by EKU.
GRAMBLING STATE (Southwestern)-- Donté Jackson (7 years; 21-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 120-102 at GSU and overall) received a multi-year contract extension June 14, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by GSU.
JACKSON STATE (Southwestern)-- Mo Williams (2 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 29-36 at JSU; 42-71 overall) received a contract extension November 4, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by JSU.
MASSACHUSETTS (Atlantic 10)-- Frank Martin (2 years; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 35-27 at UMass; 323-228 overall) received a two-year contract extension June 20, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which also provides an unspecified increase in his base annual salary of $1 million as well as raises for assistant coaches; no further terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UMass.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Chris Beard (1 year; 20-11 in the 2023-2024 season and at Ole Miss; 256-108 overall) signed a four-year contract extension March 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by Ole Miss.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (Southeastern)-- Chris Jans (2 years; 21-14 in the 2023-2024 season; 42-27 at MSU; 185-71 overall) signed a four-year contract extension May 20, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season, which provides for an annual salary of $4.2 million; no other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
MONMOUTH (Coastal)-- King Rice (beginning his 14th season; 18-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 207-208 at MU and overall) signed a five-year contract extension November 5, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by MU.
MONTANA STATE (Big Sky)-- Matt Logie (1 year; 17-18 in the 2023-2024 season and at MSU) signed a four-year contract extension April 3, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by MSU.
NEBRASKA (Big Ten)-- Fred Hoiberg (5 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 63-93 at UNL; 178-149 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension March 19, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which contract extension provides for a salary of $4.25 million next season with unspecified annual increases thereafter for the balance of the extension; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNL.
NEW MEXICO (Mountain West)-- Richard Pitino (3 years; 26-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 61-41 at UNM; 221-178 overall) received a multi-year contract extension May 8, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which extension provides for a salary of $1.2 for the 2024-2025 season and annual increments thereafter until his salary reaches $1.4 million for the 2028-2029 season; no other contract specifications were disclosed by UNM.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Keatts (7 years; 22-14 in the 2023-2024 season, 135-93 at NC State; 207-121 overall) earned an automatic two-year contract extension March 16, 2024, under the terms of his existing contract, when NC State won the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Jeff Capel (6 years; 22-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 97-92 at Pitt; 259-202 overall) received a three-year contract extension July 17, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Pitt.
PORTLAND STATE (Big Sky)-- Jase Coburn (3 years; 17-15 in the 2023-2024 season; 43-51 at PSU and overall) received a two-year contract extension April 4, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by PSU.
RICHMOND (Atlantic 10)-- Chris Mooney (19 years; 23-10 in the 2023-2024 season; 348-268 at UR; 366-280 overall) received a contract extension June 21, 2024; no terms of compensation, length of contract extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by UR.
SAMFORD (Southern)-- Bucky McMillan (4 years; 29-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 77-41 at Samford and overall) received a multi-year contract extension March 26, 2024, although no terms of compensation, length of extension nor contract specifications were disclosed by Samford.
NORTH ALABAMA (ASUN)-- Tony Pujol (6 years; 15-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-103 at UNA and overall) received a two-year contract extension October 17, 2024 through the 2026-2027 season, along with an option to extend beyond the 2027 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UNA.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Southeastern)-- Lamont Paris (2 years; 26-6 in the 2023-2024 season; 124-99 overall) signed a six-year contract extension March 15, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which extension provides for an increase in annual compensation from $2.3 million for the 2023-2024 season to $3.75 million for the 2024-2025 season, with annual salary increases in the amount of $250,000 thereafter until it reaches $5 million in the 2029-2030 season; the extension also provides for a $12.5 million buyout in the event of early contract termination by Paris, which then decreases annually thereafter until it reaches $1 million in the 2029-2030 season.
STETSON (ASUN)-- Donnie Jones (5 years; 22-13 in the 2023-2024 season; 78-78 at Stetson; 233-207 overall) received a multi-year contract extension April 25, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Stetson.
TEXAS SOUTHERN (Southwestern)-- Johnny Jones (6 years; 16-17 in the 2023-2024 season; 106-90 at TSU; 401-324 overall) received a three-year contract extension April 26, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by TSU.
TOLEDO (Mid-American)-- Tod Kowalczyk (14 years; 20-12 in the 2023-2024 season; 278-181 at UT; 414-293 overall) signed a multi-year contract extension May 25, 2024 through the 2027-2028 season; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UT.
VIRGINIA (Atlantic Coast)-- Tony Bennett (15 years; 23-11 in the 2023-2024 season; 364-136 at UVa; 433-169 overall) signed a four-year contract extension June 13, 2024 through the 2029-2030 season, which further provides for an automatic one-year rollover through the 2030-2031 season if he is still the head coach on April 30, 2026; no terms of compensation nor other contract specifications were disclosed by UVa.
WAGNER (Northeast)-- Donald Copeland (2 years; 17-16 in the 2023-2024 season; 32-29 at Wagner and overall) received a five-year contract extension July 18, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, with this extension being the first multi-year contract ever offered in Wagner athletic department history; no terms of compensation nor contract specifications were disclosed by Wagner.
WISCONSIN GREEN BAY (Horizon)-- Sundance Wicks (1 year; 18-14 in the 2023-2024 season, at UWGB and overall) received a one-year contract extension and revision April 11, 2024 through the 2028-2029 season, which now provides for an increase in base salary from $235,000 per season to $300,000 in the 2024-2025 season and $25,000 annual increases thereafter through the 2028-2029 season. The contract extension further provides for buyouts as liquidated damages if Wicks accepts a coaching position at another school in the amount of $705,000 if notice is given at any time prior to April 1, 2025, and then reducing to $475,000 in 2026, $350,000 in 2027, $150,000 in 2028 and $50,000 in 2029.