Basket coach John Calipari is set to make a major move to Arkansas after spending over a decade coaching the Wildcats in Kentucky.
What is John Calipari’s contract?
Calipari is on the verge of signing a five-year contract with the Arkansas Razorbacks, according to ESPN sources.
Although his base salary may be slightly lower than his previous $8.5 million salary with the Wildcats, the new deal is said to come with additional perks that could exceed his previous earnings.
Notably, Calipari’s connection with Arkansas benefactor John H. Tyson played a key role in finalizing the agreement after April 7.
How much does John Calipari make and what is his net worth?
John Calipari is one of the highest-paid coaches in the NCAA, with an average salary of $9 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. He previously earned a salary of $8 million with performance bonuses of nearly $100,000.
Prior to coaching the Wildcats, Calipari achieved success at the University of Memphis, including leading the Tigers to the national championship game in 2008. During his tenure at Kentucky, he secured a staggering $86 million deal in 2019.
Aside from his coaching career, Calipari has authored bestselling books and owns a luxurious home in Kentucky.
What do other basketball coaches make?
Legendary NBA coach Gregg Popovich, who recently led Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics, has a net worth of $40 million. Duke’s Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski, earns an annual salary of around $9.7 million and has accumulated a net worth of $45 million throughout his career.
Former University of North Carolina coach Roy Williams reportedly has a net worth of $12 million and earns $2 million annually from his coaching duties at North Carolina.
