Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season
Summary
Minnesota basketball coach Niko Medved received a one-year contract extension and a raise after his first season leading the team. He will now be paid $3.2 million for the 2026-27 season and is signed through the 2031-32 season.Key Facts
- Niko Medved is the head coach of the Minnesota men’s basketball team.
- He got a one-year contract extension and a $100,000 raise this week.
- His total salary for the 2026-27 season will be $3.2 million.
- This salary ranks 17th out of 18 coaches in the Big Ten conference.
- In his first season, the team had a 15-18 record and went 8-12 in Big Ten games.
- The team struggled with injuries during that season.
- Medved is an alumnus of Minnesota, previously worked there as a student manager and assistant coach.
- He has been a head coach for 14 years, including time at Colorado State, Drake, and Furman.
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