Ed Cooley Net Worth, Salary and Contract

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Ed Cooley Salary/Contract/Net Worth
Ed Cooley

Ed Cooley is the head men's basketball coach for the Georgetown Hoyas in the 2023–24 season. His coaching career began in 1994 with Dartmouth as an assistant coach and he held that position until 2006 at three different institutions, including Providence.

Cooley received his first head coaching position at Fairfield University from 2006 to 2011, where he completed with an overall record of 92-69. Still, he is best recognized for his 12-season stint at Providence from 2011 to 2023, during which he achieved an overall record of 242-153.

At Providence College, Cooley assisted the team to nine national appearances—seven NCAA and two NIT. Moreover, he also received the 2022 Naismith College Coach of the Year award.

Born on September 10, 1969, in Providence, Rhode Island, Cooley attended Providence Central High School and was named twice Rhode Island Player of the Year. His collegiate career began at Stonehill College, Massachusetts, where he played from 1989–94 and was a captain for three years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in history.

Name Ed Cooley
Net WorthEstimated $5 million
Age 54 years old (September 10, 1969)
Height 6 feet 3 inches (195 cm)
Weight 91 kg (200 lbs.)
Residence Washington, D.C.
Education Providence Central High School, New Hampton School; Stonehill College
Position Head Coach for Georgetown Hoyas
Marital Status Married (Nuris Cooley)
Source of Wealth Basketball Coach
Salary $6 million (reportedly)
Endorsements N/A
Endorsements EarningsN/A

Ed Cooley’s Net Worth

Ed Cooley’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of January 2024. Unfortunately, not much is known about his net worth, which he earned mostly through his coaching career.

Ed Cooley’s Career Earnings

Cooley reportedly earned between $30 million and $40 million during his time in Providence. According to records from Providence College, Cooley received a salary of $2.45 million in 2016 along with an additional $148,322 in compensation. But no further information is available.

Unfortunately, no further information is available about the total coaching career earnings of Ed Cooley.

Ed Cooley’s Salary

Cooley made $3.4 million a year during his Providence days. But at Georgetown, he signed a deal for reportedly $6 million a season, as per Fox Sports, making him one of the highest-paid college basketball coaches.

Ed Cooley’s Contract

According to sources who spoke with FOX Sports, Ed Cooley was hired as Georgetown's next head men's basketball coach in March 2023.

It featured performance incentives and major pay raises for both him and his staff. He will receive about $6 million annually from Georgetown. However, other details of the contract have not yet been revealed.

According to people close to Cooley, he struggled emotionally with the decision to leave his hometown and took several days to consider his options. However, the chance to lead Georgetown basketball back to glory and emulate his idol, John Thompson, was too great to refuse.

Ed Cooley Contract Breakdown

The details of Ed Cooley’s most recent Georgetown contract are not available.

Ed Cooley’s Contract History

The contractual history of Ed Cooley is not available; however, he has previously served in:

  • 1994–1995: UMass–Dartmouth (Assistant Coach)

  • 1995–1996: Stonehill (Assistant Coach)

  • 1996–1997: Rhode Island (Assistant Coach)

  • 1997–2006: Boston College (Assistant Coach)

  • 2006–2011: Fairfield (Head Coach)

  • 2011–2023: Providence (Head Coach)

  • 2023–present: Georgetown (Head Coach)

FAQ's On Ed Cooley Net Worth, Salary and Contract

A. Ed Cooley's estimated net worth is $5 million as of 2024.

A. Ed Cooley is the head coach of the Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team.

 A. Ed Cooley's reported annual salary at Georgetown Hoyas is $6 million.

A. Ed Cooley won the Naismith College Coach of the Year in 2022, the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award in 2010, and the Big East Coach of the Year in 2022.

A. Ed Cooley served as the head coach at Providence College from 2011 to 2023 and at Fairfield University from 2006 to 2011.

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