Kansas University has restructured the contract of head men’s basketball coach Bill Self.
The amended lifetime contract will pay Self $53 million over a five-year rolling deal.
With the new deal, Self will pass John Calipari as college basketball’s highest paid men’s basketball coach.
Here is a release from KU:
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Naismith Hall of Fame member Bill Self, one of just nine coaches all-time with 700-plus wins and multiple national championships, has signed an amended contract with the University of Kansas, Director of Athletics Travis Goff announced today.
With 773 career wins, two national championships, 20 conference championships, 18 first-round NBA Draft picks at Kansas and four National Coach of the Year honors, Self has had unmatched success with the Jayhawks.