TCU became the first power conference program to announce it will be searching for a new head coach in its offseason as the school announced in late February that Raegan Pebley would be stepping down following the conclusion of her ninth season with the Horned Frogs. On Friday night, TCU’s season ended with a loss in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.
Historically, this hasn’t been a destination job, but mid-major coaches who want a shot at the power conference level understand there are only so many openings each year and there’s a benefit to taking swings at available opportunities. Sitting power conference coaches might see the job as an opportunity in recruiting-rich territory at a school that might be able to spend some money. Though Pebley’s salary isn’t publicly available because TCU is private, it sounds as though TCU is willing to invest in the position, spending at least $600,000 (if not more) on the right candidate, said one person familiar with women’s basketball coaching contracts, who is not authorized to publicly discuss salaries and was granted anonymity.
Here’s the brass tax: TCU hasn’t been to the NCAA Tournament since 2010 (though, the Horned Frogs would’ve made the 2020 season when they finished second in the Big 12). They haven’t won a…
