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Bobby Hurley buyout, contract details as Arizona State Sun Devils coach
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Bobby Hurley has rarely backed down due to pressure, but the stakes surrounding his future at Arizona State have grown as the program continues to struggle on the court.
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In his eleventh season leading the Sun Devils, Hurley is operating under a contract extension that runs through June 30, 2026. The agreement was first announced March 21, 2023, following Arizona State's First Four victory over Nevada and a first round NCAA Tournament loss to TCU.
The deal was formally finalized nearly a year later as the school transitioned from the Pac-12 to the Big 12 and navigated leadership changes in the athletic department after the resignation of former athletic director Ray Anderson.
Bobby Hurley's buyout terms
If Arizona State terminates Hurley without cause, the university would owe him 100 percent of his remaining guaranteed compensation through June 2026. As of early 2025, the buyout is estimated at approximately $3.6 million, covering his final base salary and retention bonuses. The contract contains no mitigation clause, meaning Hurley would be entitled to the full payout even if he secures another coaching position immediately. Payments would be split, with 35 percent due upfront and the remainder paid through payroll.
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Hurley has compiled a 178-160 record since arriving in Tempe in 2015. The 2022-23 season marked his last NCAA Tournament appearance, and Arizona State has not reached 14 wins in a season since.
Bobby Hurley's bonuses and incentives
Under the last extension, Hurley's base salary increased from $2.6 million to $2.8 million beginning July 1, 2023, with scheduled $100,000 annual raises through the end of the contract. His total annual compensation can approach $3 million when bonuses are included. The deal also features performance-based incentives worth up to $425,000 per year, tied to postseason appearances and conference success.
The contract includes significant retention bonuses, including $500,000 paid on Jan. 1, 2024, and another $600,000 due Jan. 1, 2026. Those figures will be huge in the event of a coaching change if ASU goes in another direction before June.
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As Hurley enters the final stretch of his deal, we'll see how this plays out in Tempe.
