After coming so close to leading Texas Tech to a national title, Chris Beard will be extending his stay in Lubbock.
Beard agreed to terms on a new six-year deal, according to the school. That deal will pay Beard upwards of $4.5 million annually, making him the third-highest paid college basketball coach in the country.
Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard has signed a new six-year contract worth $4.575 million per year, per the school. He's now under contract through 2024-25.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 29, 2019
Chris Beard's $4.575 million annual salary is the third-highest salary in college basketball, behind only John Calipari and Mike Krzyzewski, according to USA Today's 2019 coaching salary database. https://t.co/6vq9jRWt5Z
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 29, 2019
Beard’s previous contract was serving him pretty well as he made his way through the NCAA Tournament, but this elevates him to another financial bracket entirely. It’s well-deserved, as he’s gone 76-31 in three seasons at Lubbock with consistent NCAA Tournament success.
