Ole Miss and head basketball coach Andy Kennedy agreed to a contract extension that will run through the 2016-17 season.
Ole Miss basketball head coach Andy Kennedy guided the Rebels to an SEC Tournament Championship and a win in the NCAA Tournament, and as a reward, he has received a raise and a contract extension, Ole Miss announced Friday.
Kennedy’s base salary will now be $1.8 million. He was making $1.3 million as a base salary last season, according to USA Today.
His contract will be extended through the 2016-17 season. Mississippi state law limits contracts to a four year maximum.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to have the opportunity to continue leading the men’s basketball program at Ole Miss,” Kennedy said in a release by Ole Miss Sports Information.
“The commitment shown by (Athletic Director) Ross (Bjork) and (Ole Miss Chancellor) Dr. Jones exemplifies their vision for our program moving forward. I am very proud of the foundation that we have laid, and I look forward to building on this SEC Championship season.”
Kennedy will be able to receive bonuses for performances in SEC play and NCAA Tournament play. Ole Miss will also increase the salaries of assistant coaches and basketball support staff by 40 percent.
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