SDSU basketball coach's big payday

The fine print: The newly signed contract extension raises Dutcher's salary from $1.4 million.

• He'll get annual $100,000 raises up to $2.7 million in 2027-28, when the contract ends, per the newspaper.
• His buyout is now $10.2 million.

Yes, but: Dutcher's performance incentives, like winning a conference title, decreased under the new contract.

The big picture: Dutcher is the highest-paid coach in the Mountain West, but he's not in the top 50 nationally.

• His $2.3 million salary ranks 55th in USA Today's annual list, which is topped by Kentucky's John Calipari at $8.5 million.

What's next: The No. 21 Aztecs host Boise State at Viejas Arena tomorrow at 7pm for senior night, the final home game of the season.

• Eliminated from the regular-season title chase, SDSU is looking to win the conference tournament, which starts next week. Then, another March Madness run.