The contract is Krystkowiak's second extension in less than a year: Hill made keeping his coach a priority following the Runnin' Utes' 26-9 season that saw them reach their first Sweet 16 in 10 years. Krystkowiak is now one of the most handsomely compensated coaches in the Pac-12, and it places him near the top 15 best-paid coaches whose teams were in this year's NCAA Tournament, according to a USA Today database.
Success raised Krystkowiak's profile as a candidate for other jobs around the country. If Krystkowiak left Utah, he would pay a buyout of $1.