Mississippi State men’s head basketball coach Chris Jans is extending his stay in Starkville.
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the university and Jans have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season with the head coach getting a $1 million bump in pay. Jans will also be given additional performance-based incentives tacked onto the base salary.
Sources: Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. His base salary goes up to $4.2 million annually starting in 2024-25, up from $3.2 million. Extension includes an annual increase and performance based incentives. pic.twitter.com/depeqo87IG
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) May 20, 2024
The news comes after Jans led the Bulldogs to their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, most recently dropping to Michigan State in round one of the Big Dance this past season.
Since his arrival to Starkville in March 2022, Jans has amassed a 42-27 overall record and has coached All-American Tolu Smith and 2024 Howell Trophy winner Josh Hubbard.
