Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger agrees to a 10-year contract extension through 2036 with a pay increase to $6 million annually, Jamie Pollard announces on Wednesday.
Otzelberger owns a record of 124-53 through his first five years, which is the best five-year stretch in program history.
In a release via Iowa State Athletics, Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard explains why Otzelberger deserves the lengthy extension.
“Coach Otzelberger has elevated our men’s basketball program into a perennial NCAA Tournament and Top 25 team. This contract extension demonstrates Iowa State University’s commitment to him by making him one of the highest paid basketball coaches in the country. We are excited to reward him for the success we have enjoyed during his first five years leading the Cyclones and we look forward to continued success under his leadership.”
Cyclone Fanatic’s Rob Gray obtained a copy of Otzelberger’s new contract, per an open records request. Otzelberger’s buyout will remain at $4 million, according to the contract, with the usual incentives attached, such as $250,000 for being the number one seed at the end of the Big 12 regular season, and $50,000 per NCAA Tournament win.
Per USA Today, Otzelberger is the ninth-highest paid coach in the country. The only coaches ahead of him are Bill Self, Dan Hurley, John Calapari, Tom Izzo, Tommy Lloyd, Nate Oats, Todd Golden and Rick Barnes.
Otzelberger was previously signed through 2032, which was agreed upon in December of 2024. You can view the full contract below:
Otzelberger Contract 4.2026DownloadThe post T.J. Otzelberger agrees to a 10-year contract extension through 2036 appeared first on Cyclone Fanatic.