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Contract extension, raise approved for Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke

After piloting Arizona’s athletic department through a pandemic, while also making a slew of coaching hires, Dave Heeke will get to stick around for some (hopefully) smoother sailing.

The Arizona Board of Regents on Thursday approved a new contract for Heeke, extending the athletic director for two more years through the 2024-25 school year.

Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star is reporting that Heeke will also get a raise, increasing his base salary by $95,000 to $875,000 per year. He’ll also receive an annual retention bonus of $100,000, bringing his total compensation to nearly $1 million.