T.J. Otzelberger buyout, contract details as Iowa State Cyclones coach
One of the hottest names stay committed in Big 12.
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Otzelberger has one of the longer contracts in the college basketball coaching pool. The deal for the Iowa State Cyclones coach runs through the 2031-32 season, following an extension in December 2024. He's currently in the top 25 highest-paid coaches, based on data from USA Today Sports .
The nearly $4 million annually, including base and additional compensation, is one of the more friendly contracts for a top-tier coach. Otzelberger has been rumored in a few openings around the country, including to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina . While the prospect of leaving Iowa State for one of the top jobs in sports would be appealing, there's no indication any deal is on the table.