"Kansas' Bill Self Secures Top Spot as Highest-Paid Coach with Amended Deal"

Kansas coach Bill Self has signed an amended five-year contract, effectively a lifetime deal, making him the highest-paid coach in college basketball. Self will earn over $13 million for the 2023-24 season and $53 million over the next five years. Previously, Kentucky's John Calipari held the title of highest-paid coach. Kansas announced the new contract but did not disclose financial terms. Self has led the Jayhawks to two national championships and 20 league titles, including 13 straight Big 12 championships. The program recently avoided a postseason ban following an FBI investigation.