Ames, IA- The Iowa State Men’s Basketball program’s renaissance has been orchestrated by head coach T.J. Otzelberger and the Cyclones want to keep the tempo flowing as Otzelberger agreed to a 10-year extension that will increase his salary to $6 million annually.
A deal that would put him in the top six for highest-paid men’s basketball coaching salaries. A deal he has earned as Iowa State has been ranked for 52 straight weeks, the second longest steak in school history, and are fresh off a 29-8 season, their second-most wins in school history, where they finished as the #8 team in the final AP Top 25 Poll.
Since inheriting a 2-22 team back in 2021, Otzelberger has led the program to five consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament, three Sweet 16 appearances, and a Big 12 tournament title in 2024. He is the only coach in school history with multiple trips to Sweet 16 and his 30 victories over AP Top 25 teams is also the most by any coach in school history.
He currently holds a 0.701 winning percentage with 124 wins in his five seasons at the helm for the Cyclones.
“I’m thankful for the support of our President, Dr. Cook and our Athletics Director, Jamie Pollard,” Otzelberger said. “We are humbled and grateful to continue leading a program that means so much to us. Iowa State is home for my family, and we are excited to be part of the community for years to come.”