Mike Boynton and OSU agree to extension
STILLWATER, Okla. (BVM) — One of the Big 12 Conference’s top head coaches was just locked up for seven more years. Oklahoma State basketball head coach Mike Boynton will be staying in the orange and white through at least the 2027-28 season.
Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Who’s ready to work?#NewEra | #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/DEZA8DAxv6
— OSU Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) March 29, 2021
Over the four seasons that Boynton has been at OSU, he has an overall record of 72-58 with a 31-41 record in conference play. Before he took over in Stillwater, coach Boynton was serving as an assistant coach for Brad Underwood. When Underwood left OSU for Illinois, Boynton received the promotion.
This new contract will increase his compensation by $3 million annually and will take effect on July 1. Before he signed the contract, Boynton was scheduled to make $1.85 million, but he took a 25% voluntary salary reduction that was instituted last September because the school was trying to cut costs due to the pandemic.
“This is a great day for Cowboy basketball,” OSU director of athletics Mike Holder said in a press release. “I’m reminded of Eddie Sutton’s first news conference in 1990 when he encouraged our fans to buy their tickets while they were still available. That was good advice in 1990, and it is good advice in 2021. We’re blessed to have a rising star as our leader, and his team will make games in Gallagher-Iba Arena can’t-miss events. Get your tickets, this will be a lot of fun.”
Coach Boynton, 39, is the youngest coach in the Big 12 Conference. After a 21-9 record, the school’s first NCAA Tournament win since 2009, and its first appearance in the Big 12 Tournament championship game since 2005, he was deserving of a pay raise. It also should be noted that Boynton was able to sign the nation’s No. 1 prospect, Cade Cunningham. Currently, Cunningham is looking like he’ll be drafted No. 1 in the upcoming NBA Draft.
“I’m very thankful to coach Holder for his initial vision back in 2017, and his leadership team, as well as President Hargis and the Board of Regents for the opportunity to keep building on what we’ve done so far,” Boynton said in the release. “I appreciate all of the fans, alumni, and lettermen for loving this program so much, which has given us a story to tell recruits. I’m honored to continue to represent Mr. Iba and coach Sutton’s program, and for the privilege of mentoring the young men who believe in our vision. My family and I are excited for the work that lies in front of us, and looking forward to celebrating much success with all of the great people we’ve grown to love over the last four years.”
☑️ 9⃣ ranked wins
☑️ Bedlam 🧹️
☑️ 1st @marchmadness win since '09
☑️ 1st #Big12MBB finals trip since '05
☑️ 5⃣ Academic All-Big 12 selections
☑️ 1st @AP First Team All-American
☑️ No. 1⃣1⃣ final rankingAnd @thacoachmike is just getting started.#NewEra I #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/QRSP3PwgiM
— OSU Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) March 29, 2021
Born and Raised by Brooklyn, NY. Nurtured in Columbia,SC. But… https://t.co/iKXXAgPdMk.HOME! #LetsWork pic.twitter.com/SwPy2FeBPr
— Mike Boynton (@thacoachmike) March 29, 2021
