South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has agreed to a contract extension through the 2029-2030 campaign, the school announced Friday.
Staley’s new $25.25-million deal will make her the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball history. Her contract includes an annual salary of $4 million, a $500,000 signing bonus, and an annual $250,000 escalator.
“I’m proud to represent the University of South Carolina and of its investment in women’s basketball,” Staley said in a statement. “What we’ve been able to accomplish on the court is a testament to what can happen when you bring together the right people from a team perspective but also have the right commitment from the university, the athletics department, and the community to providing that team with everything it needs to be successful.”