Report: Oregon plans to offer Izzo largest contract in college basketball
The Detroit News
The University of Oregon reportedly is planning to offer Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo the largest contract in college basketball, according to a television report out of Eugene, Ore.
A source from the Oregon athletic department told television station KEZI in a report Sunday night that Nike chairman Phil Knight, an Oregon alumnus, would help back the contract.
Kentucky coach John Calipari currently has the largest contract in basketball at eight years, $31.65 million. Izzo currently makes about $2.5 million a year.
Another source within the Oregon athletic department confirmed to the station that Izzo's name is on the list of coaching candidates provided by the search firm Spencer Stuart, but no offer or discussions between the parties have taken place.
Oregon cannot interview Izzo or make any formal offer until Michigan State is finished playing in the NCAA Tournament. The Spartans defeated Tennessee Sunday to advance to the Final Four and will face Butler in the first semifinal on Saturday.
Messages left with Izzo and MSU athletic director Mark Hollis by The Detroit News were not immediately returned.
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