Brad Brownell of Clemson Receives a New Contract, Will Make $ 15 Million Until 2024 | Sports

CHARLOTTE – It took months longer than expected, but Clemson finally gave a new contract to basketball coach Brad Brownell, one that was approved by the board of directors of the 39, university Thursday morning

. Sweet 16 places in 2017-2018, has accepted a contract of $ 15 million over six years until 2024.

His salary will rise on average to $ 2.5 million a year, this which represents an increase of $ 1.8 million in 2017- 18 Brownell was originally expected to make $ 1.9 million in 2018-2019 and $ 2 million each for 2019-2020 and 2020-21 before the board would increases this value on Thursday. Also before Thursday, it was renewed until 2021, which means that Clemson gave him three more years.

"We have tremendous momentum and enthusiasm in our basketball program, and this is a testament to Brad's leadership." Dan Radakovich said in a statement. "This new agreement demonstrates to Brad our continued and strong commitment and support to him, his badistant coaches and our basketball program."

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