Missouri extends Dennis Gates through 2028-29

Missouri extended first-year men's basketball coach Dennis Gates' contract through the 2028-29 season.

The new deal bumps his annual salary from $2.5 million to $4 million next season, followed by annual increases of $100,000.

The school announced the deal Friday amid growing speculation linking Gates to vacancies at Georgetown and his alma mater California.

His buyout figure also increased to $25.5 million.

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