Bill Self Becomes Highest-Paid NCAA Coach Amid First-Round Exit

As March Madness progresses, Bill Self of the University of Kansas has been recognized as the highest-paid coach in college basketball with an annual salary of $8.8 million. However, his team was eliminated in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks, who won the game 79-72, marking the first time Kansas lost in the opening round since 2006. Following the game, Calipari, also among the top earners at $8 million, remains the highest-paid coach in the tournament after Self's exit. Meanwhile, Texas has made headlines by hiring Sean Miller as their new head coach after firing Rodney Terry, who led the Longhorns to a 19-15 record this season. Miller, previously at Xavier, will take on a challenging role at Texas, which has struggled to make a significant impact in the tournament in recent years. The tournament has already seen notable upsets, including wins by several lower-seeded teams, setting the stage for an unpredictable championship run.