Clemson, Brad Brownell conform to extension by 2031

The Clemson board of trustees has authorized males’s basketball coach Brad Brownell’s new six-year contract extension by the 2030-31 season.

Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed in Friday’s announcement, nevertheless The State reported it was value a complete of $27.5 million. Brownell’s complete wage will likely be $4 million in 2025-26 and $5 million by 2029-30.

“I stay honored and grateful to have led this program for 15 years and for the chance to proceed to educate and develop younger folks in each basketball and life at Clemson,” Brownell stated. “I am appreciative of the help from (athletic director) Graham Neff, President Jim Clements and our administration to proceed to construct upon our successes in basketball — on and off the court docket. I am pleased with the continuity of my employees and the essential function they play in successful, participant growth and recruiting.”

After taking this system to the Elite Eight in 2024, Brownell was rewarded final July with an extension by the 2028-29 season. This deal will exchange that one.

Brownell, 56, made $3.5 million this previous season, with the quantity rising by $250,000 yearly thereafter.

He’s this system’s winningest coach with a 292-196 document since 2010. This season’s group set college data for general wins (27) and ACC regular-season victories (18).

The Tigers made their fifth NCAA Event beneath Brownell’s steering.

Additionally Friday, Clemson introduced basketball affiliate head coach Billy Donlon and assistants Sean Dixon and Dick Bender acquired new contracts by 2026-27.

–Subject Stage Media