Charlotte doubled the Jackson State salary of Tomekia Reed

After half a decade as the top coach in SWAC and HBCU women’s basketball, former Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed has received a hefty raise from Charlotte.

The former Jackson State head coach’s new deal at Charlotte pays her $1.5 million over a span a five years, according to a report from the Clarion Ledger. That equates to $300k per year, which would more than double her previous salary of $135k per year at Jackson State. Her contract expired on March 31.

A previous report by the paper cited a source that indicated JSU was prepared to offer Reed a $1 million contract for four years.

Beyond her base salary, more details were uncovered by the Clarion Ledger. The contract includes $114,000 in signing bonuses and incentives.

Five percent of annual compensation for each round of the NCAA Tournament: 32, 16, 8 Final Four, and Semifinals and Finals. If the team wins the national championship, she can earn up to 40 percent of base salary.

• Reed will earn a $15,000 bonus if Charlotte wins or ties for the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship,
• Reed will earn a $15,000 bonus if Charlotte wins the American Athletic Conference tournament championship, she
• Reed receives a $10,000 bonus if her team is ranked in the AP Top 25,
• Reed receives a $15,000 bonus if she is selected Coach of the Year for the American Athletic Conference

Reed brought her Jackson State coaching staff with her to North Carolina.

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