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After reaching the Final Four last season for the first time in more than a decade, the UCLA Bruins signed men's basketball coach Mick Cronin to a new six-year contract.
The school did not release financial terms, but it is believed that the new deal will be among the top 15 in the country.
He drew interest for multiple coaching vacancies this season, including the opening at Louisville, and his new deal is expected to increase his compensation.
In the three seasons that he's been at Westwood, the coach has gone 66-29 and reached the NCAA tournaments. The Bruins will face the Zips on Thursday night.
The deal signifies our commitment to keepingMick Cronin at UCLA and competing for national championships, according to Martin Jarmond, the athletic director.
Mick is the right leader for our program because he knows what it means to represent the four letters, he won't settle for less than being an elite program, and he wins with integrity. He has done a great job of developing young men, and his players respect him.
The deal shows a strong commitment from both sides, as Cronin drew interest from multiple job openings during the latest cycle. The six-year deal and bump in compensation should quiet any potential suitors in the immediate future and set a path for Cronin to be at UCLA for a long time.
The UCLA basketball program has created a culture of success and competitive greatness, according to the coach.
UCLA finished second in the conference with a 15-5 record, but lost to Arizona in the conference tournament.
Over the past 12 seasons, he has averaged 25.1 wins per year, which includes his time at Cincinnati. He has 431-200 in 19 seasons at Murray State, Cincinnati and UCLA.
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