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Sean Miller's $32M Contract Approved as New Texas Basketball Coach

The University of Texas formalizes Miller's six-year deal, tasking him with rebuilding a struggling program after a tough SEC debut.

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Mar 14, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller coaches against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved Sean Miller's six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract on May 8, 2025.
  • Miller's salary starts at $4.8 million for the 2025-26 season, increasing by $200,000 annually through 2030-31, with an average of $5.3 million per year.
  • The contract includes a $250,000 relocation payment, up to $850,000 in annual performance bonuses, and perks like private plane use, cars, and club memberships.
  • Miller, a veteran coach with a 487-196 career record, replaces Rodney Terry and inherits a Texas program that finished 14th in the SEC last season.
  • With significant roster turnover, Miller begins rebuilding efforts, bringing in transfers from schools like Xavier, St. John's, and Purdue.