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Dawn Staley Signs $25.25 Million Contract Extension with South Carolina Through 2030, Becomes Highest-Paid NCAA Women's Basketball Coach

Jan 17, 2025, 04:23 PM

South Carolina's Board of Trustees has approved a contract extension for head coach Dawn Staley, keeping her with the program through the 2029-30 season. The new deal, which is valued at approximately $25.25 million over its duration, includes an annual salary starting at $4 million, with increases of $250,000 each year, culminating in a salary of $5.25 million in 2029-30. This contract makes Staley the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball history, surpassing previous leaders Kim Mulkey and Geno Auriemma. The announcement follows the NCAA's recent approval of units for the women’s basketball tournament, marking a notable moment in the sport's history.