As the debate surrounding college athletes' rights to earn money based off their own name, image and likeness moves from the court of public opinion to more than half of the states' legislative bodies, what is not up for argument is that plenty of dough exists for the top coaches in men's college basketball.
Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari remained atop the list by raking in total compensation of $8,158,000, according to the USA TODAY Sports database. The buyout he would be owed by the school if he is fired without cause? It's $60.3 million, subject to his duty to try to find income offsetting that amount.