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America's Best College Basketball Player Might Earn $2 Million Without Going Pro

The best college basketball player in America will stay in school for his senior season and get paid for doing so—thanks to some recent changes to National Collegiate Atheltic Association (NCAA) rules that have opened up markets and opportunities for student-athletes.

For Congolese immigrant and University of Kentucky basketball star Oscar Tshiebwe, those changes mean the potential to earn millions of dollars next year without going pro.

Tshiebwe announced Thursday that he would forgo the upcoming National Basketball Association (NBA) draft to finish his college career at Kentucky. It's the first time since 2008 that the winner of the John R. Wooden Award, which is given out annually to the best college basketball player in the country, has declined to immediately depart for the NBA.

But outstanding student-athletes of the recent past have not had the same financial opportunity that Tshiebwe does, thanks to the NCAA's recent decision to let players cash in on endorsement deals using their name, image, and likeness (usually abbreviated as "NIL"). Though college players are not directly paid for their talents, they are allowed to profit off NIL deals in the same way they've always benefitted from scholarships. For a player like Tshiebwe, these new opportunities can be quite lucrative, as Stadium basketball writer Jeff Goodman notes:

Oscar Tshiebwe will likely earn in the neighborhood of $2 million this season through NIL, source told @Stadium. https://t.co/MHlbaJa7RO

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 20, 2022

Prior to NIL deals being legalized, college players with the talent to play professional basketball were foolish not to make the jump to the next level. Coming back for another season at school meant uncompensated work and the risk of an injury that might reduce or eliminate their hopes of playing in the NBA.

The erosion of the NCAA's cartelized control over student-athletic revenue has created a more dynamic set of choices for players like Tshiebwe.  Though he was undeniably the best player in college basketball this year—in 34 games, he recorded 28 double-doubles (basketball lingo for games in which a player scores at least 10 points and at least 10 rebounds), including 16 in a row at one point—most experts projected Tshiebwe to be a second-round draft pick, largely due to the different skill sets required to excel in the college and professional versions of the sport.

Staying in school for another year, and getting compensated for it, means Tshiebwe will get to further develop those skills in the hopes of a larger payday in next year's draft. It also means another shot at a national championship, after Kentucky was stunningly eliminated from this year's "March Madness" by Saint Peter's College, the Cinderella story of the tournament.

"That's not how I wanted it to end," Tshiebwe told ESPN. "It's the best motivation."

He's not the only student-athlete getting what they deserve from the NCAA's new rules—which have created some weird and wonderful results. Doug Edert, who became the star of Saint Peter's upset run in March, landed an endorsement deal with Buffalo Wild Wings. A University of Arkansas wide receiver earned a deal for his dog, Blue. An offensive lineman for Ohio State is getting paid to hawk, yes, scented candles. And Louisiana State gymnast Olivia Dunne has reportedly leveraged her massive social media following into NIL deals worth over $1 million.

Even the NCAA—which for years fought the idea of letting players profit off NIL deals as it sold players' likenesses to video game companies and sold jerseys with players' numbers on them—is a winner here. By staying in school, Tshiebwe gives college basketball "a rare win for the sport in the talent tug-of-war with the NBA," writes Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde. "So this is a win-win for college hoops as a whole and Tshiebwe in particular. He has established marketability in a place that loves its college basketball heroes. Put his face on billboards on New Circle Road in Lexington. Let him sign autographs at Keeneland Race Course. If he likes the steaks at Malone's, have him endorse those. Pay the man for being the star Wildcat he is."

Mainly, this is a story about how opening up markets benefits everyone. Well, everyone except perhaps the college teams that end up facing the brunt of Tshiebwe's revenge tour next season.

16 college athletes already getting paid under new NCAA rule

NCAA athletes can officially get their pay days.

On Wednesday, the NCAA's board of directors adopted an interim policy permitting incoming and current student-athletes to make money off their names, images and likenesses. The policy was set to begin on Thursday.

Under the NCAA rule change, college athletes get paid from their social media accounts, broker endorsement deals, autograph signings and other financial opportunities, and use an agent or representatives to do so.

In addition to partnerships, many student-athletes will use their personal brands -- mainly built on social media -- to earn some money. University of Oregon women's basketball player Sedona Prince has already promised custom merchandise for fans. Prince has 2.5 million followers on TikTok, 240K Instagram followers and 43.1K followers on Twitter. Similarly, LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne just launched a billboard in Times Square. Dunne has 3.9 million followers on TikTok and 1.1 million Instagram followers, and is expected to be one of the highest-earning college athletes.

When the clock struck midnight on Thursday, student-athletes wasted no time in taking advantage of the opportunity to cash in on their names and fame. Here are a few of the NCAA athletes who are already getting paid for their likeness:

 

Hanna and Haley Cavinder, Fresno State women’s basketball

Sisters Hanna and Haley Cavinder wasted no time making a deal once the new NCAA policy went into place. The two Fresno State women’s basketball players became spokespeople for Boost Mobile. A triumph of the new NCAA endorsement rules, their endorsement made headlines on a billboard in Times Square.

The deal was arranged with Icon Source, a platform that connects athletes with companies. Icon Source says it helped arrange over a dozen endorsements in the opening hours after the new rule went live.

Bo Nix, Auburn football

Life just got a whole lot sweeter for Auburn quarterback Bo Nix after he announced an endorsement deal with Milo’s Tea Company. However, the news left a sour taste in the mouths of Alabama fans.

Shaun Shivers, Auburn football

Nix isn’t the only Auburn player to strike an endorsement deal. Shaun Shivers announced a partnership with Yoke, a platform that allows fans to play video games with and against athletes.

Company co-founder Mick Assaf, a former Notre Dame football player, says Yoke has already brought on hundreds of college athletes.

Will Ulmer, Marshall football

Marshall offensive lineman Will Ulmer is using the new NIL rules to help kick off his music career. The guitarist and singer posted a message on Twitter saying that he will be playing live shows under his own name (he’d previously performed as “Lucky Bill”) and is open for business.

Gable Steveson, Minnesota wrestling

Stevenson, a 2021 NCAA wrestling champion in the 285-pound weight class, struck a deal with delivery service Gopuff. The Golden Gopher leads all Big 10 athletes in Instagram followers with over 245,000 and will soon take the biggest stage in sports when he competes in the 125 kg weight class for the men’s freestyle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Dontaie Allen, Kentucky men’s basketball

Rupp Arena could be filled with shirts designed by one of the home team players this coming season. Kentucky men’s basketball guard Dontaie Allen teamed up with The Players Trunk and will be coming out with custom merchandise.

 

Antwan Owens, Jackson State football

Owens inked a deal with 3 Kings Grooming, a family, black-owned hair product business, in a midnight announcement from a New York City hotel. The announcement cemented the Jackson State defensive end as one of the first collegiate athletes ever to sign an endorsement deal. Four other Jackson State players also signed deals with the company.

Like the Cavinder sisters and Nix, the deal was facilitated by Icon Source.

Lexi Sun, Nebraska women’s volleyball

Just hours after the NCAA’s decision was announced, Nebraska volleyball player Lexi Sun had an announcement of her own. Sun partnered with REN Athletics to release her own piece of clothing, The Sunny Crew.

Trey Knox, Arkansas football

Arkansas wide receiver and animal lover Trey Knox inked a deal with PetSmart. The partnership is a perfect fit for Knox, who says he is “proud to be a dog dad” to his husky, Blue.

The social campaign will showcase Knox’s love for Blue, and will highlight the lengths PetSmart will go to support pets and pet parents. The deal between PetSmart and Knox was facilitated by Playfly Sports and NOCAP Sports.

Jordan Bohannon, Iowa men’s basketball

Bohannon, one of the faces of the #NotNCAAProperty group that pushed for more student-athlete rights during the 2021 NCAA Tournament, will make a paid appearance at an Iowa City fireworks shop. He also plans to make money off his podcast and has begun selling personal merchandise.

Jared Butler, Baylor men's basketball

National champion Jared Butler is now offering his services on Cameo, a site that allows celebrities to send personalized video messages to fans. Baylor followers can now pay for a shoutout, motivational speech, birthday wish and more from the former Bear.

Butler is currently declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, and most likely has an even bigger payday coming in the near future.

McKenzie Milton, Florida State football, and D’Eriq King, Miami football

Two Florida quarterbacks teamed up to become co-founders of Dreamfield Co., a company focused on arranging live events for student-athletes in the NIL era. The company also plans to enter the NFT world with Milton on its first digital card. In addition to Dreamfield, King inked a deal with College Hunks Hauling Junk at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.

 

Nicholas Petit-Frere, Ohio State football

While other Buckeyes joined Yoke and Gopuff, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere signed a deal with recruiting technology company Flix CV, which is based in his hometown of Tampa, Fla. Flix CV utilizes video highlight reels to streamline hiring for other companies and applicants.

Hercy Miller, Tennessee State men's basketball

Hercy Miller, son of rapper Master P, signed an endorsement deal with WebApps America ... worth a whopping $2 million.

WebApps America, a tech company specializing in web, mobile and software solutions, is committed to supporting HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) in the United States. Miller, an incoming freshman at Tennessee State, will join the company as a brand ambassador.

Top 15 Highest Paid College Basketball Coaches

Like any other sport, the success or failure of a college basketball team depends on the quality of its coach. But there is no good coach without a good salary. In this article, we take a look at the 15 highest paid college basketball coaches, their teams, and their salary.

Are college basketball coaches well paid?

With the salaries of smaller institutions, the average salary for trainers is likely to be less than $100,000.

However, the near-extraordinary salaries of the top 40 NCAA organizations, each of which pay their head basketball coaches $1 million or more, skew the average even higher.

While millions of dollars in salaries are prevalent in professional sports, they are uncommon in higher education, where additional teachers and professors earn between $20,000 and $126,000 a year.

How much do college basketball coaches earn?

As of 2019, the typical compensation for coaches at colleges and universities is $46,180, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

On the other hand, Division I basketball coaches can earn significantly more, with some earning six and seven figures.

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Why are college basketball coaches paid so much?

Because "star coaches" attract the best players. Student clubs, unlike professional clubs, cannot lure talented players with promises of big salaries. Instead, athletes choose schools based on the availability of luxurious stadiums and other facilities, as well as the availability of coaches with experience in professional leagues.

Who is the highest paid female college basketball coach?

Jeno Auriemma, head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, is the highest paid women's basketball coach in college.

He recently extended his contract until the 2024-25 season.

Auriemma's base salary will be $600,000 per annum with an additional $2.2 million speaking, consulting and media outreach remuneration in 2020 with $21-100,000 annual increase.

Who are the highest paid college basketball coaches?

Here is a list of the 15 highest paid college basketball coaches.

  • # 1 John Calipari
  • # 2 Mike Kshizhevski
  • # 3 Mick Cronin
  • # 4 Rick Barnes
  • # 5 Chris Bird
  • # 6 Jay Wright
  • # 7 Bob Uzzo
  • # 8 ROI WI
  • # 9 Chris Mark
  • # 10 Bill Selfh
  • # 11 Bob Haggins
  • # 12 Bazz Williams
  • # 13 Bruce Perl
  • # 14 Larry Kristkovyak
  • # 15 Jami Dixon
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Calipari signed a "lifetime" contract with Kentucky in April 2019year, which included a 10-year extension of coaching and a lifetime paid post as ambassador upon retirement.

After Massachusetts and Memphis reached the Final Four in 1996 and 2009, Calipari led Kentucky to four Final Fours, including the 2012 championship.

Calipari was one of the first coaches to promote the "one-ready" philosophy by signing famous players who would leave the NBA after one season.

Kentucky has 25 first-round NBA drafters supervised by Calipari from 2002 to 2018.

He receives a total of $8,158,000 for each season.

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#2 Mike Krzyzewski:

Earning a seasonal total salary of $7,256,924 Krzyzewski (commonly known as Coach K), he has been a coach at Duke since 1980. He is now the dean of the varsity basketball club.

The Blue Devils have won five national championships and 12 Finals four under Coach K.

He has over 1,000 wins and is the best coach in men's basketball history I. Krzyzewski said hosting the 2022 season will be his last at Duke. and that he would retire at the end of the season.

#3 Mick Cronin:

After a hugely successful stint in Cincinnati, Cronin took up a position at UCLA in 2019year, earning a total salary of $5,500,000.

In his 13 seasons with him as a Bearcats coach, he played nine games in the NCAA Tournament.

Cronin received a $300,000 bonus. At 47, he became the fourteenth head coach of the UCLA Bruins. Cronin, then aged 365, has the most NCAA Division I wins (50) of any current coach under 50 at the time.

No. 4. Rick Barnes:

Earning a total salary of 4,700,000 19$87K, Barnes has been head coach since XNUMX. Places where he has been head coach include George Mason, Providence, Clemson, Texas, and Tennessee.

He played 24 times in the NCAA Tournament, including a Final Four with Texas in 2003.

Tennessee will return to the NCAA Tournament this year, so he could add another performance to his resume.

Almost as much as his salary, Barnes received a $3,000,000 bonus.

#5 Chris Beard:

Earning a total salary of $4,443,000 2016 2019, Bird has been the head coach of Texas Tech since 2019. In XNUMX, his team finished second in Elite Eight.

His bonus has grown to $500,000.

On April 4.5, 29, he signed a six-year contract worth over $2019 million in a season, making him the fifth-greatest college basketball coach in the US.

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#6 Jay Wright:

With a total salary of $4,410,304, Wright, who is known for his impeccable backstage costumes, has been in Villanova since 2009, leading the Wildcats to the 2001 National Title and the 2016 Final Four.

The

Wildcats claimed at least a share of the regular season title for the third consecutive season with an 11-4 conference record, sealing it with a win over Creighton on March 3, 2022.

#7 Bob Izzo:

With a total salary of $4,191,070, Izzo, the longest-serving Big Ten coach, has a long history of success with the Spartans.

He won the 2000 National Championship and led Michigan State to eight Final Four appearances. Izzo's bonuses rose to $600,000.

He also holds the record for most Big Ten tournament titles (six).

Izzo has the second most Big Ten wins in history, behind only Bob Knight (311 as of 2022).

#8 Roy Williams:

With a total of $4,102,409, Williams, who played for the Tar Heels and worked as an assistant to renowned coach Dean Smith, left an indelible mark on the program.

Williams moved to North Carolina in 2003 after a long career in Kansas where he led the Jayhawks to two runners-up finishes.

With Heels, the coach has won three national championships. Williams bonuses rose to $1,024,617.

#9 Chris Mark:

Mack has a seven-year contract that pays about $4 million a year to become the next head coach of the University of Louisville on March 27, 2018.

Chris Louisville's basketball team was No. 1 in the nation for two weeks in December 1st before losing three of their next five games.

He receives a total salary of $4,067,494 and his bonuses have reached $475,000.

#10 Bill Self:

Self is currently on a salary of $3,985,857 and has been a head coach at Kansas since 2003 and has made great strides.

The

Jayhawks won the National Championship in 2008 and reached the Final Four in 2012 and 2018. Under Self, Kansas hosted the NCAA Tournament every year.

On April 2, 2021, Self signed a lifetime agreement with Kansas. After the first five years, an additional year will automatically be added to the contract, and this will continue until he retires or dies.

#11 Bob Huggins:

Earning a total salary of $3,950,000, Huggins, nicknamed "Huggy Bear", is one of ten head coaches in history with 800 or more victories.

He led Cincinnati to 14 NCAA tournament appearances between 1989 and 2005, including a Final Four appearance in 1992.

Huggins went to West Virginia after one season in Kansas. Since then, he will lead the climbers to the 10th NCAA Tournament this year.

#12 Buzz Williams:

Williams receives a seasonal salary of $3,843,182.

After successful stints with Marquette and Virginia Tech, Williams moved to Texas A&M in 2019.

In his 13 years as a head coach, he has been to eight NCAA Tournaments. Williams left Virginia Tech on April 3, 2019 to take the same position at Texas A&M.

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#13 Bruce Pearl:

Currently earning a total salary of $3,840,366, Pearl is at the Auburn following a three-year NCAA suspension that left him unable to coach. Under his leadership, the Tigers played in the NCAA Tournament in both seasons.

He is the second fastest coach in history to reach 300 wins in just 382 games.

In the first round of the 2019 NCAA Tournament, Pearl's Auburn slightly upset No. 12 New Mexico 78-77.

Auburn then defeated No. 4 seeded Kansas 89-75 to make the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in 16 years.

#14 Larry Kristkowiak:

Kristkowiak earns a seasonal wage of $3,762,876.

Since 2011, the former NBA player has traveled to Utah twice for the NCAA tournaments.

Kristkowiak was nominated for the 2013 National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame.

In Troy, Michigan on June 21, 2018, Kristkowiak was inducted into the Class of 2018 in the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame.

However, he was fired from Utah.

#15 Jamie Dixon:

Dixon earns a seasonal salary of $3,423,401.

After a successful stint at Pitt, Dixon returned to his alma mater, TCU, in 2016. He accompanied the Horned Frogs to the NCAA Tournament and the NIT Championship, and the Panthers to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances over 13 seasons.

For the first time in 20 years, the school hosted the NCAA Tournament in 2017–18. Dixon led them to their third straight season with 20 wins the following season.

What is the salary of trainer K?

Coach K earned over $7 million in 2018. His salary at Duke matches his storied career. While exact numbers are unknown, Mike Krzyszewski, American College Basketball Player Coach has a net worth of $45 million and an annual salary of $9.7 million.

This makes him the highest paid coach in basketball.

What is John Calipari's salary?

John Calipari is one of the highest paid basketball coaches in 2021. John Calipari's salary is $8 million following a 10-year, $86 million contract extension in June 2019.

He currently coaches the University of Kentucky Wildcats.

How much is Tom Izzo's salary?

Tom Izzo's salary is $3 million per season, making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches in the world. He is currently the head coach of the Michigan State University NCAA men's college basketball team.

Celebrity Net Worth believes he has earned $13 million. He currently ranks among the top Division I head coaches in terms of total salary this year. Tom Izzo's base salary is roughly $436,727, but the extra income is $3. 09 million.

Frequently asked questions about the highest paid college basketball coaches

What is the average salary of a college basketball coach?

The average salary for a college basketball coach is $100,000 considering the wide range of coaches who receive low salaries. However, quite a few people receive more than a million annually.

Who is the highest paid college basketball coach?

Coach John Calipari of Kentucky is currently the highest paid coach with a total salary of $8,158,000 per season.

Which school pays the most for a basketball coach?

Kentucky currently pays coaches the most, paying coach John Calipari $8,158,000 each season. However, in terms of bonuses, Tennessee is the highest paid, paying its coach Rick Barnes $1,000,000 in bonuses every season.

Are college basketball coaches paid by the hour?

College basketball coaches are paid seasonally. However, the season total can be divided to find the hourly equivalent.

How much does a women's college basketball coach earn?

According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for a women's college basketball coach is $37,085.

Conclusion

As players come and go, high-profile coaches such as Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and Michigan State's Tom Izzo are often the most famous programs.

While the top names on the list of the highest paid college basketball coaches are well known, some of the other names on this list will surprise you.

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    Brief description: who is a basketball player?

    The basic rules of basketball are usually known to everyone: two teams enter the field, the one with the most points wins. Points are given for hitting the ball into a basket hanging at a height of 3.05 meters from the floor. The number of points that is counted for each hit depends on the distance from which the throw was made. In the process of moving around the field, players must dribble the ball, beating it off the floor, and not hold it in their hands.

    Features of the profession

    A professional sports career requires a lot of energy, effort, time and dedication. A basketball player must always be in good shape, his salary and popularity largely depend on the performance of his performance on the field, and he must work closely with other team members. The main duties of a basketball player are as follows:

    • Daily attendance at training.
    • Compliance with the regime of the day and nutrition.
    • Participation in matches.
    • Participation in non-match events of the club.
    • Regular medical examination, following the recommendations of the doctor and trainer.

    A basketball player must be prepared for the fact that he will periodically have to change the clubs he plays for, participate in international competitions from his country, and even during the match, cooperate with different groups of players (frequent substitutions are very common in this game).

    Pros and cons of the basketball profession

    Pros
    1. Prestigious profession with a decent salary.
    2. Opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
    3. Opportunity to travel, communicate with representatives of different countries and peoples.
    4. The joy of victories and the support of fans.

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    Cons
    1. The need for talent or extensive experience to gain recognition and sign expensive contracts.
    2. Negative emotions from defeats.
    3. Occupational diseases (herniated disc, knee problems, Schlatter's disease).
    4. Age restrictions on career length.

    Important Personal Qualities

    In order to successfully fill a basketball position and succeed in this field, an athlete must be in very good physical condition, must not have serious chronic diseases, must have excellent stamina, concentration, movement speed and reactions, perfect coordination. Most often, very tall athletes become successful basketball players. Analytical thinking, the ability to follow the strategy developed by the coach, make decisions quickly, and work together with the rest of the team will also not interfere.

    Basketball training

    Russian universities and colleges do not offer basketball training as such. You can learn how to play basketball in sports schools, and then improve your skills in basketball clubs. In parallel, you can get a sports education (including to successfully work as a coach after completing a career in big-time sports). In this context, the specialty "Physical Education" in colleges (code 49.02.01) or the same name in universities (code 49.03.01). A certificate is sufficient for admission to a secondary school, in addition to it, the results of the Unified State Examination in the Russian language, biology and physics are required for admission to the university.

    Courses

    Stremlenie Basketball Club

    It is necessary to think about where to get the profession of a basketball player, if you have the appropriate inclinations, from childhood. Therefore, most basketball schools offer training for children and teenagers. One of these schools is the Stremlenie basketball club, where individual and team trainings are held. Members of the club also take part in competitions.

    Best universities for basketball players

    1. MSPU
    2. RGSU
    3. MGOU
    4. RGUFKSMiT
    5. RGUFK them. P.F. Lesgafta
    6. RSPU im. A.I. Herzen

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    Place of work

    Basketball players play for basketball clubs, national teams. At the end of their careers, they work as coaches (both in adult clubs and in children's sports schools).

    Salary of a basketball player

    The level of income of such an athlete directly depends on his talent, experience, professionalism and fame. The more useful a basketball player can bring to the club, the higher the salary will be offered to him.

    Basketball player salary for November 2022

    Salary information provided by hh. ru portal.

    Russia 100000-250000₽

    Career growth

    Building a career for a professional athlete is about improving your skills and getting more and more lucrative offers from clubs. With age, it may also involve a change from activity to coaching.

    Professional knowledge

    1. Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry.
    2. History of physical culture.
    3. Psychology of physical culture.
    4. Management of physical culture and sports.
    5. Biomechanics of motor activity.
    6. Rules of the game of basketball.
    7. Team strategies when playing basketball.

    Famous basketball players

    1. Michael Jordan, one of the Chicago Bulls' most popular players, was on the club's winning streak six times in the NBA.
    2. Shaquille O'Neal, recognized as one of the best players in the history of the NBA, also known for releasing rap albums and starring in several films.

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