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Bucky McMillan receives contract extension at Texas A&M with salary increase

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:24 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Bucky McMillan receives contract extension at Texas A&M with salary increase

Summary

Bucky McMillan's contract extension with Texas A&M has been finalized, increasing his salary to $4.1 million starting in 2026, a $1 million raise from his previous base. This move follows his successful first season that included a trip to the NCAA Tournament, a turnaround for the program. McMillan's average annual salary will rise to approximately $4.35 million, with additional adjustments to the assistant coaching salary pool. He ranks among the top 30 highest-paid coaches in college basketball after just a year at the program's helm.

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By the Numbers

•McMillan's deal extends through 2032 after leading to the NCAA Tournament.
•His new contract increases the assistant coaching salary pool to $2.4 million.
•McMillan inherited a team with minimal returning production last season.
•The contract makes McMillan one of the top-paid coaches in college basketball.

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1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan now among top‑paid in college basketball

What they're saying

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Details show Bucky McMillan’s Texas A&M extension includes a big salary jump and added staff support after leading the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament.
— Yahoo Sports

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