Say what you will about Ohio State's last two seasons, but Thad Matta, Ohio State's winningest coach, is one of America's premiere collegiate basketball coaches.
So it's of no surprise to find Matta near the top of USA TODAY's collegiate basketball coaching salary database.
According to the open market, Thad Matta is America's seventh best basketball coach, which honestly seems about right.
You'll have to visit USA Today for the full rundown, but here's a look at the top ten:
| NAME | SCHOOL | TOTAL PAY | MAX BONUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CALIPARI | KENTUCKY | $6,356,756 | $50,000 |
| MIKE KRZYZEWKSI | DUKE | $6,043,979 | — |
| RICK PITINO | LOUISVILLE | $6,004,529 | $775,000 |
| BILL SELF | KANSAS | $4,955,186 | $525,000 |
| TOM IZZO | MICHIGAN STATE | $3,471,955 | $350,000 |
| SEAN MILLER | ARIZONA | $3,484,500 | $1,260,00 |
| THAD MATTA | OHIO STATE | $3,372,000 | $410,000 |
| BOB HUGGINS | WEST VIRGINIA | $3,265,000 | $690,000 |
| TOM CREAN | INDIANA | $3,046,250 | $740,000 |
| BO RYAN | WISCONSIN | $2,946,000 | $450,000 |
The school picks up a majority of Matta's tab ($3,272,000), while the coach "only" earns $100,000 in "other" revenue streams. (Tom Izzo makes $535,000 in non-school pay, for comparison's sake.)
The best deal of the bunch, obviously, is Bo Ryan.
