Scott Drew buyout, contract details as Baylor Bears coach
The Big 12 coach could be on the move.
Getty Images Scott Drew buyout, contract details as Baylor Bears coach originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Baylor coach Scott Drew has found success in Waco over the past 23 years.
When he initially signed on to take over the program, there were a few key things to address. Now with nearly 500 wins, his name has been linked to job openings at Kentucky, Louisville and now North Carolina. After winning a national championship in 2021, Drew reportedly signed a 10-year contract extension.
He also made $5. 4 million this season and is expected to be at that level over the duration of his deal. This puts him eighth in the nation for the highest-paid coaches, according to USA TODAY Sports .
In terms of the Big 12, Kansas' Bill Self is at the top with $8. 8 million per year. Arizona's Tommy Lloyd recently picked up an extension, putting him among the top three highest-paid coaches.