MORGANTOWN — At this pace, WVU women’s basketball coach Mark Kellogg may become the Big 12’s leader in contract amendments.
Since his original hiring deal in January 2024, Kellogg has had two updates to his contract, the latest finalized on June 30. That amendment could keep him at West Virginia through the 2031-32 season.
Under the new terms, Kellogg’s total earnings could climb to $5.725 million across the life of the deal, excluding performance bonuses. The second amendment also modifies both his buyout terms and retention bonuses.
During his first two seasons, Kellogg has led WVU to a 50-16 record, including two second-round NCAA tournament appearances.
Last season, WVU tied for fourth in the Big 12, which triggered an automatic extension in the first amendment that locked Kellogg in through 2029-30.
The second amendment maintains that timeline but adds a new automatic extension clause.
If WVU finishes in the top six in the Big 12 standings in both the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, Kellogg’s deal will automatically stretch two more years, through 2031-32. If WVU finishes in the top six just once during those two seasons, he’ll receive a one-year extension instead.
Regarding salary, Kellogg will earn $675,000 for the upcoming season, a $75,000 bump from the previous deal. Each subsequent season will also see a $75,000 increase, amounting to an initial raise of $375,000 compared to the first amendment.
Should he receive the two-year extension, the final two seasons alone would total $1.625 million.
There’s also a revision to his retention bonus.
If Kellogg is still employed on August 1, he will receive a $25,000 bonus this year. Starting the following year, the bonus increases to $75,000 annually. His earlier contract offered $50,000 annually as a retention bonus.
Kellogg’s buyout terms have also changed. If WVU terminates his contract without cause, the university would now owe him 75% of his remaining base salary down from 100%. If Kellogg chooses to leave for another coaching job, he must pay WVU 37.5% of his remaining base salary, down from 50%. However, if he departs for another Big 12 program, he owes 100% of the remaining salary a stipulation that has been in place since his original contract.
Overall, this agreement signals WVU’s strong commitment to Kellogg and the women’s basketball program.
If Kellogg earns both extensions, the 2031-32 season could mark a milestone potentially making him the first WVU women’s basketball coach to reach $1 million in earnings for a single season. That estimate includes an $825,000 salary, a $75,000 retention bonus, and performance-based incentives. Last season, he reportedly earned $70,000 in bonuses.
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