Top 10 Highest-paid College Basketball Coaches in the USA 2022

10. Bill Self

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Bill Self

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9. Chris Mark

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Chris Mark

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8. Roy Williams

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Roy WilliamS

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7. Bob Izzo

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Bob Izzo

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6. Jay Wright

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Jay Wright

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5. Chris Beard

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Chris Beard

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4. Rick Barnes

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Rick Barnes

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3. Mick Cronin

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Mick Cronin

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2. Mike Krzyzewski

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Mike Krzyzewski

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1. John Calipari

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John Calipari

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