WholeHogSports · Aug 4, 2017
Alabama approves new contracts for Johnson, Pelphrey
Alabama head coach Avery Johnson and associate head coach John Pelphrey, right, watch the action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson has received a two-year contract extension through 2023.
The board of trustees' compensation committee approved the extension Friday. Johnson will receive $2.9 million annually under the six-year deal, up from about $2.8 million.
The former NBA player and head coach will also get $150,000 for each completed contract year.