College Basketball Coaching Salary and Buyout Database for 2019-20 Season

[enkamania]

50. Ben Jacobson – Northern Iowa

Total Compensation: $900,000
Additional Compensation: None
Notes: $400,000 in base salary, $200,000 in media fees, $175,000 in appearance fees, $125,000 in annual longevity payment
Max Bonus: $430,0000
Buyout if Fired Without Cause: 100% of remaining $7.9 million (includes 2019-20 compensation)
Buyout if Coach Terminates Contract: 30% of remaining $7.9 million (includes 2019-20 compensation)
Contract Term Ends: March 31, 2027

https://watchstadium.com/news/college-basketball-coaching-salary-and-buyout-database-for-2019-20-season-10-24-2019/

[CyCarp]

It really amazes me that there is a buyout if the coach terminates the contract. Is there usually something in the contract where the school he is going to would have to pay it or something?

[Wxcpanther]

It really amazes me that there is a buyout if the coach terminates the contract. Is there usually something in the contract where the school he is going to would have to pay it or something?

Yes , school typically buys out that part of contract, that isn't the school he is leaving providing him with that money