1. Bill Self
- Team: Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball
- Salary: $13.7 million
A coaching legend with two national championships and three Final Four appearances under his belt, Bill Self's hefty price tag reflects his consistent success at Kansas.
Self has transformed Kansas into a perennial powerhouse. 16 Big 12 regular-season titles, and about 787 career wins paint a vivid picture of his dominance.
He's a master motivator, instilling a culture of discipline and hard work that has produced NBA stars like Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, and Frank Mason III.