South Carolina approves $26M, 6-year contract extension for basketball coach Lamont Paris
9 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina approves $26M, 6-year contract extension for basketball coach Lamont Paris

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina board of trustees has approved a new contract extension for men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris that will pay him more than $26 million through 2029-30. Paris, The Associated Press SEC coach of the year, has led South Carolina to 26 wins, which ties the team record for most victories in a season set in 2017 when the Gamecocks reached their only Final Four. South Carolina went 11-21 in Paris’ debut season a year ago and was picked by the media to finish last in the SEC this past October. South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner had said two years ago that Paris was the right coach to lead the basketball program “and he has proven that to be true.

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Clemson gives men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell new contract after run to Elite Eight
5 months ago

Clemson gives men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell new contract after run to Elite Eight

Associated Press  

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell received a new, five-year contract worth $20 million after leading the Tigers to the Elite Eight this past season. A panel of the Clemson board of trustees approved Brownell’s enhanced contract, along with new deals for men’s soccer coach Mike Noonan and baseball coach Erik Bakich among several coaches and assistants …

Lamont Paris looking to mold South Carolina into another SEC contender and NCAA Tournament team
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lamont Paris looking to mold South Carolina into another SEC contender and NCAA Tournament team

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The best part of South Carolina men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris’ rise from forgotten in the SEC to the school’s first NCAA berth in seven years was the tight bond built among players with little or no connections. “I don’t think there’s any secret, that I thought it was one of the best qualities that we had,” …

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension
9 months, 1 week ago

South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris agrees to contract extension

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Lamont Paris is not going anywhere. The Associated Press Southeastern Conference coach of the year said Thursday he’s agreed to a contract extension that’s expected to include a hefty raise after a program turnaround in his second season with South Carolina. The trustees have set a meeting for Friday with the only item on the agenda, “Approval …

Lamont Paris takes over Gamecocks after leading Chattanooga
2 years, 8 months ago

Lamont Paris takes over Gamecocks after leading Chattanooga

Associated Press  

Lamont Paris believes he’s the perfect coach to bring South Carolina back to the NCAA Tournament. In his introduction at his new home building, Paris thanked athletic director Ray Tanner and administrators “for recognizing greatness when they see it.” Paris broke out in loud laughter, “I mean, what else am I supposed to say?” Paris doesn’t believe getting South Carolina …

South Carolina awards Staley 7-year, $22.4 million contract
3 years, 2 months ago

South Carolina awards Staley 7-year, $22.4 million contract

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It certainly was a big day for Dawn Staley. “She taught us how to break the glass ceiling for women’s basketball and women’s coaches right here at South Carolina.” Staley’s salary is the highest in the Southeastern Conference, surpassing newly hired LSU coach Kim Mulkey, who will make $2.5 million in her first year with the Tigers. …

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