Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder received a two-year contract extension through 2029 and will earn a $1 million base salary for the 2023-24 school year, according to her contract obtained by The Athletic from an open records request.
Bluder, who guided the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA championship game appearance in April, also will receive $400,000 in guaranteed supplemental income and a $250,000 longevity bonus. Bluder also will have $30,000 to distribute among her assistants and program staff at her discretion.
With 850 career wins and 247 Big Ten victories, Bluder surpassed C. Vivian Stringer last season as the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach in conference history. Bluder is one of 14 Division I coaches to win 850 games or more, including one of four active coaches.
In addition, Bluder’s competitive incentives, personal awards and team academic markers remain intact. At the top includes $100,000 for winning the national title, $100,000 for reaching the Final Four and $50,000 apiece for Elite 8 and Sweet 16 appearances, $50,000 for winning 65 percent of her games and $50,000 for a Big Ten regular-season championship. Those bonuses are cumulative.
For future years, Bluder will earn a 15 percent annual salary increase with an Elite 8 appearance, 10…
