Breaking down John Groce’s contract

Illinois head coach John Groce makes $1.7 million. 

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