OT: Kelvin Sampson signing extension with Houston

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UH, men's basketball coach Kelvin Sampson closing in on new deal
Representatives from both sides are reviewing details of the deal that would give the 63-year-old Sampson at the school. UH made a six-year, $18 million offer to Sampson last week, which would put him among the top 21 highest paid coaches in the nation.

 

[Jaker]

$18 mil is worth like $25 mil in the Houston area

 

[Drew]

Awesome stuff and great for the league. Can’t wait until we’re good again. Should be some great games against UH, Memphis, Wichita, etc

 

[Drew]

Also saw yesterday Jerry Stackhouse is the favorite at Vanderbilt and not Dawkins. Obviously Sampson is better than Dawkins but still good for UCF to keep him, think its a great fit

 

[UofCT]

This means absolutely nothing. CC Buffalo

 

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This means absolutely nothing. CC Buffalo

Not really the same situation. Nate Oats was getting $837K/year with his contract extension at Buffalo. He's now getting $2.45M/year at Alabama.

Sampson's contract extension puts him close to $3M/year (about double what he currently makes right now).

 

[polycom]

This means absolutely nothing. CC Buffalo

Then again who is the Buffalo bag man? Houston has a clear bag man who is paying whatever Sampson wants.

 

[UofCT]

Not really the same situation. Nate Oats was getting $837K/year with his contract extension at Buffalo. He's now getting $2.45M/year at Alabama.

Sampson's contract extension puts him close to $3M/year (about double what he currently makes right now).

Right but he can still leave tomorrow for a bigger better job. Having said that, It's great Houston went all out and I think you're right.

 

[tcf15]

Right but he can still leave tomorrow for a bigger better job. Having said that, It's great Houston went all out and I think you're right.

Yeah, Arkansas/SEC could still be appealing in the sense that you don't need to go 31-3 just to get a 3 seed.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Big 12 Comin’

 

[auror]

Yeah, Arkansas/SEC could still be appealing in the sense that you don't need to go 31-3 just to get a 3 seed.

But also, a lot harder to go 31-3 in the SEC than in the American.

With stats like WAB/Parcells getting more popular, it's going to level the playing field for record quality in different leagues. Hopefully.

 

[UConnJim]

Yeah, Arkansas/SEC could still be appealing in the sense that you don't need to go 31-3 just to get a 3 seed.

When UConn and Memphis become good again, it will be a lot easier to get high seeds in the NCAA tournament from the AAC.

 

[UofCT]

If Memphis isn't good next year with all their recruits I'd be shocked.

 

[HuskyHawk]

If Memphis isn't good next year with all their recruits I'd be shocked.

If we aren't good with all of our recruits I'll be shocked.

In any event, this is big for Houston and the league.

 

[Walker11]

If Memphis isn't good next year with all their recruits I'd be shocked.

I won't.

 

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[StepbackCity]

Does anyone know where Hurley ranks among coaches salaries?

 

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Does anyone know where Hurley ranks among coaches salaries?

I think it's $2.75M/year and that puts him around top 30 based on this list: USA TODAY Sports

 

[kansashusky]

Yeah, Arkansas/SEC could still be appealing in the sense that you don't need to go 31-3 just to get a 3 seed.

Much harder to go 31-3 in the SEC though.

 

[CashewCrew]

I think it's $2.75M/year and that puts him around top 30 based on this list: USA TODAY Sports

yeah, I believe his salary goes up after this year to the 3M area and then 3.25M after that. I think it was loaded toward the end of the contract

 

[tcf15]

Guess Arkansas is scrambling now that Sampson is sticking with Houston?

 

[Drew]

It’s done

 

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