Breaking down John Groce’s contract
October 27, 2014
John Groce, head men’s basketball coach
Signed through: 2018-19 basketball season
Total salary: $1.7 million
Base salary: $400,000
Additional compensation: $1.3 million
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Additional compensation includes compensation for TV, radio and Internet appearances; apparel sponsorships; consulting; promoting the program and making public appearances.
Groce receives a bonus of $500,000 if he retains his job beyond the 2016-17 basketball season.
Groce and his wife are each provided a car.
The University pays for his membership at the Champaign Country Club.
Groce also received up to $25,000 to move his household to Champaign-Urbana when he was hired.
Groce must report all outside compensation to the athletic director and the chancellor at the end of each year.
Illinois coaches for all sports are eligible for insurance, retirement and sick leave
Performance incentives
Big Ten regular season title: $125,000
Big Ten tournament title: $50,000
NCAA Tournament appearance: $25,000
Sweet 16 appearance: $50,000
Elite 8 appearance: $75,000
Final Four appearance: $100,000
NCAA championship: $250,000
National Coach of the Year award: $50,000