Kansas basketball coach Bill Self recently signed a record-breaking contract with the University of Kansas. The contract, which is reportedly worth $3 million per year, is the largest ever for a public university coach. Self has been the head coach of the Jayhawks since 2003 and has led them to 14 consecutive Big 12 regular season titles, as well as two Final Four appearances and one National Championship.
The new contract is a testament to Self’s success at Kansas. He has been one of the most successful coaches in college basketball over the past decade and a half, and his teams have consistently been among the best in the nation. The new deal is also a sign of the university’s commitment to Self and its basketball program.
The new contract will not only provide Self with financial security, but it will also give him more control over the program. Self will now have more say in recruiting, scheduling, and other aspects of the program. He will also be able to bring in more assistant coaches and support staff to help him build the program.
The new contract is a win-win for both Self and Kansas. The university gets to keep one of the best coaches in college basketball, while Self gets to continue to build on his legacy at Kansas. It is a great example of how a public university can reward its coaches for their success.