10 highest-paid college basketball coaches for 2024-25 season

10. Nate Oats, Alabama Crimson Tide

Oats ranks 10th nationally in total pay thanks to the $5.02 million he’s receiving for the 2024-25 season. This featured him on USA Today’s list of the “most underpaid men’s college basketball coaches.” 

• Pay increase since last season: $500,000 
• Pay ranking among SEC coaches: No. 4   
• Team revenue from FY2024: $21.3 million 
• Overall school record at the start of 2024-25 season: 117-54
• Record this season as of March 14: 24-7 (No. 5 in AP Top 25)
• 2025 recruiting class ranking: No. 13 

Editor’s note: The school record is based on information provided by NCAA Statistics, so it may be impacted by games vacated or forfeited by the NCAA or the school.