Billy Donovan pay raise likely with jump from NBA to North Carolina
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The University of North Carolina is focusing its efforts on hiring Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan as its next men's basketball coach. If hired, Donovan could receive a pay raise above $8 million per year, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.
The University of North Carolina is targeting Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan as its next men's basketball coach. With other top candidates out of consideration, UNC is preparing to make a strong offer to Donovan. The potential deal could be above $8 million per year, surpassing his current $6 million salary in the NBA. This would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball. UNC's offer is expected to be competitive, with the university having previously offered a top-two contract in college basketball to Arizona's Tommy Lloyd. The hiring decision is expected to be made soon, with UNC hoping to bring in a championship-level coach.
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