Over the years, Yolett McPhee-McCuin has turned women’s basketball into a powerhouse. In six seasons, she has led the Rebels to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances. The 2023-24 season was nothing short of a dream come true.
A program-best 12 SEC wins, her 100th win at the helm, and a Battle 4 Atlantis Championship title secured in her home country, the Bahamas.
Now, her team has made it to the Sweet 16 for yet another season. How much does McPhee-McCuin make?
Yolett McPhee-McCuin Salary & Contract in 2025
Not so long ago, Ole Miss announced an extension that keeps her leading the Rebels through the 2026-27 season. Coach Yo was given a yearly pay of $1,087,500. This made her one of the top-paid coaches in women’s basketball. Now, that was a major jump from her 2023 salary of $850,000.
“We believe this extension acknowledges we have diligently worked to rebuild Ole Miss Women’s basketball into a nationally relevant program on and off the court,” McPhee-McCuin stated in the press release following the extension. However, it is not just the base salary.
There are also performance-based incentives. In 2022, only 11 women’s basketball coaches earned more than $1 million per season. Now, Coach Yo is one of them. Athletic director Keith Carter couldn’t be happier.
“Coach Yo has our women’s basketball program on a championship trajectory, and we can’t wait to see what lies in the years ahead with her vision, energy, and relentless dedication,” Carter said.
McPhee-McCuin, over the years, has transformed the program. Ole Miss went from 14 years without an NCAA Tournament appearance to back-to-back March Madness runs. McPhee-McCuin’s coaching has brought them a 79-75 record overall. To add on, a 48-18 run over the past two seasons.
Yolett McPhee-McCuin Net Worth
With her new contract and incentives, her net worth is only growing. Her contract is packed with potential paydays. Hitting a 960 APR score? That’s an extra $10,000, or $15,000 if it reaches 975. SEC accolades like Coach of the Year bring in another $20,000.
If McPhee-McCuin finished in the top four in the SEC, that’s $35,000. And if she wins, then it is another $50,000.
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To add on, if McPhee-McCuin has NCAA Tournament wins, every win before the Elite Eight adds $25,000. And the final four spots are $125,000. Additionally, if the Rebels take home a national title, it is a $250,000 payday.
Now, with that kind of incentives and pay. It is safe to say that McPhee-McCuin is doing rather well. While there is no official number available for her net worth, let’s not forget she is one of the highest-paid coaches.
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