Minnesota extends Niko Medved's contract following first season
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Minnesota has extended Niko Medved's contract for one additional year with a pay increase after his initial season as head coach. The university's board of regents approved the contract amendment, raising his salary by $100,000 on top of a previously established annual increase. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will earn $3.2 million for the 2026-27 year, ranking him 17th among Big Ten coaches. In his first season, the Gophers recorded a 15-18 overall record and 8-12 in conference play, despite facing significant injuries throughout their roster. Medved, a former student manager for the Gophers, has previous coaching experience at Colorado State, Drake, and Furman.
- •Medved receives a one-year contract extension.
- •Salary increases to $3.2 million for 2026-27.
- •Gophers finished the season 15-18 and 8-12 in the Big Ten.
- •Medved has coaching experience at Colorado State, Drake, and Furman.
- •Contract now runs through the 2031-32 season.
- 3:23 PMESPN NCAAM — Gophers extend Medved after solid 1st season
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season
"Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater. The university board of regents approved the contract amendment this week at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay bump on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
"Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMJul 23, 2026, 3:23 PMGophers extend Medved after solid 1st season
Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:05 PMMinnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season
Minnesota coach Niko Medved has received a one-year contract extension with a slight raise after a promising first season at his alma mater. The university board of regents approved the contract amendment this week at its regular monthly meeting, giving Medved a $100,000 pay bump on top of the $100,000 annual increase in his initial six-year deal. Medved is now signed through the 2031-32 season and will make $3.2 million in 2026-27, which ranks 17th out of 18 head coaches in the Big Ten, according to university documents.
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