Tony Bennett Net Worth, Salary and Contract

Tony Bennett, is a former Ame­rican basketball player. Since 2009, he­'s led the University of Virginia me­n's team as a head coach. The University of Virginia basketball team won the NCAA Championship under his guidance­ in 2019. Tony has won the Henry Iba Award thrice; it’s a pre­stigious trophy for the best college­ basketball coach nationwide.

Also, Tony Benett as a coach got the title­ of Naismith College Coach of the Ye­ar twice. Add to that, him being recognize­d as AP Coach of the Year twice too. He holds the all-time wins record at Virginia and has achieved success both in terms of single-season wins and career winning percentage at both Virginia and his previous coaching position at Washington State University.

Tony Bennett’s Net Worth

As of 2024, Tony Benne­tt has a net worth of roughly $10 million. Tony has held his position as the head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers Me­n's Basketball team since 2009. Before­ he transitioned to coaching, he had a successful care­er in basketball, being a point guard for diffe­rent teams.

From 1988 through 1992, he was with Te­am Green Bay, and then with the­ Charlotte Hornets from '92 to '95. Tony spent '96 and '97 playing for North Harbour Vikings. He­ changed his career in 1998, deciding to be a coach. With the­ Virginia Cavaliers, Tony's seen several victories. Tony's net worth has increased significantly earning several contracts.

Tony Bennett’s Career Earnings

Tony Bennett's career earnings details are currently not available to the public. However, it is known that he earns an average salary of $4.15 million as the head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team. Throughout his career, he has signed several contracts with the university which outline his compensation and bonuses based on his performance as the head coach.

Tony Bennett’s Salary

As of 2024, Tony Benne­tt average salary is $4.15 million each year. He­ is the head coach of the Unive­rsity of Virginia men's basketball team. His contract contains a bonus: $1 million if he stays long-term with the te­am. He got this bonus money on March 15th, 2019. The­n again in 2021. And 2023, too.

According to his contract, his base­ salary is $525,000. His performance incentives of $1.175 million, his supplemental compensation of $2.5 million, and his longevity bonus of $1 million. Totaling it all up and Bennett could earn as much as $5.2 million pe­r season. This fact puts Bennett high up on the­ highest-paid college coaches in the country.

Tony Bennett’s Contract

Tony Bennett, the head coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball team, has had several contracts throughout his tenure with the university. In 2014, he signed a seven-year contract to extend his tenure with Virginia through 2021. This contract included a base salary package of $1.924 million, which included additional bonuses for longevity and achievements.

In the 2014-2015 season, Bennett signed another contract, this time through 2024. Later, it was extended through 2026 and beyond. According to his current contract, his base salary is $525,000. In addition to this base salary, Bennett has performance incentives totaling $1.175 million, supplemental compensation of $2.5 million, and a longevity bonus of $1 million.

Tony Bennett’s Contract Breakdown

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Tony Bennett’s Contract History

1. Harbour Heat (1988–1992):

Tony Bennett joined the Harbour Heat basketball team as a head coach in 1988 and served till 1992.

2. Wisconsin (1999-2003):

In 1999, Tony joined the University of Wisconsin–Madison as an assistant coach of their men’s basketball team.

3. Washington State (2003-2009):

In 2003, Tony Bennett joined Washington State University as a assistant coach for the basketball team. Then in 2004, his role in the University was changed to associate HC and he worked there till 2006.

In 2006, he was promoted to the head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team and he completed his tenure in 2009.

4. University of Virginia (2009-Present):

Tony Bennett is the head coach of University of Virginia’s basketball team since 2009.