Jacque Vaughn Lands Two-Year Deal as Kansas Basketball Assistant
Fresh Contract Details Emerge
New details reveal Jacque Vaughn, newly appointed assistant coach for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team, has secured a two-year contract. The agreement was made public through open records requests, providing specifics regarding compensation and future considerations.
The agreement guarantees Vaughn an annual base salary of $360,000. Furthermore, the contract includes the potential for significant bonuses contingent upon the team’s success on the court. These bonuses are tied to achievements such as winning the Big 12 regular season and tournament titles, and making appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
New Kansas basketball assistant coach Jacque Vaughn has signed a two-year contract, per documents obtained by 247Sports through an open records request. pic.twitter.com/X9z1h24vO7
— Michael Swain (@MSwain247) May 16, 2024
Should Vaughn depart from Kansas, he is not obligated to pay any money to the university. The contract is effective through June 30, 2027. Additionally, Vaughn is required to inform either Bill Self or Travis Goff of any discussions regarding opportunities outside of Kansas.
“Should Vaughn leave KU, he would not owe KU any money,”
—Document, Contract
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reports that 51% of college basketball coaches leave their positions every four years, highlighting the significance of the buyout clause (NCAA Data, 2024).
Vaughn’s Impressive Resume
Vaughn brings a wealth of experience to Kansas, boasting over a decade of NBA coaching experience, including two stints as head coach. Most recently, he served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2022 to 2024.
Before joining the Jayhawks, Vaughn held assistant coaching roles with the San Antonio Spurs and head coaching positions with the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets. As a player, Vaughn‘s jersey is retired by Kansas, a testament to his impact on the program.
During the mid to late 1990s, Vaughn played under Roy Williams, and his name is still recognized in the school’s record books. He ranks third in career assists with 804, ninth in games started at 125, 19th in steals at 160, and 40th in points scored, totaling 1,207.
