Years in Current Role
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Last Year of Current Contract
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Tournament W–L
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Best NCAA Tourney Result
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NCAA Tournament Record
W – L
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Appearances
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Sweet Sixteen
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Elite Eight
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Final Four
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Title Game
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Championships
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Career Timeline
Coaching & Salary Information By Season
Source:USAT = USA Today
Salary Context · 2025-26
Overall Rank
#35of 72
Conf. Rank
#12of 15
vs. Conf. Median
-16.3%
median $4,000,000
Total Pay by Season
$1M
$2M
$3M
$4M
$0
'17-18
'18-19
'19-20
'20-21
'21-22
'22-23
'23-24
'24-25
'25-26
'26-27
| Season | School | Total Pay | School Pay | Other Pay | Max Bonus | Bonuses Paid | School Buyout | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Iowa | $3,350,000 | $3,400,000 | — | $675,000 | — | $15,743,334 | USAT |
2025-26$3,350,000
Source: USA Today sportsdata.usatoday.com
Comparable Coaches
Other Big Ten head coaches · 2025-26 season
Tom IzzoMichigan State
$7,196,879
Brad UnderwoodIllinois
$5,400,000
Matt PainterPurdue
$4,975,000
Buzz WilliamsMaryland
$4,875,000
Mick CroninUCLA
$4,500,000
Fred HoibergNebraska
$4,350,000
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