Dawn Staley becomes highest-paid women's basketball coach after $25M deal

University of South Carolina head women's basketball coach Dawn Staley just became the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball after she signed an extension to stay with the team.

The school announced Friday that its Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for Staley that will go through the 2029-30 season.

The contract, which began after the Board's approval, has an annual base salary of $4 million. It also includes a $500,000 signing bonus and an annual $250,000 escalator, making Staley's total pay approximately $25.25 million.