Wojo's contract extended through 2021-2022 season per ESPN

[JoeSmith1721]

No link, just saw it on ESPN's website.

[GGGG]

https://twitter.com/preslovell/status/681926638582558721

Signed it in a white tshirt

[Fred Garvin]

Came across bleacher report also

[jesmu84]

https://twitter.com/preslovell/status/681926638582558721

[rocky_warrior]

I don't have a a big problem with this, but why right now?  Why not wait until the end of the school year?

[Windyplayer]

I'm almost resigned to the idea that length of contracts are completely meaningless. To me, it just conveys the quality of the relationship with that coach or player at that moment, which certainly means something.

[Silkk the Shaka]

I don't have a a big problem with this, but why right now?  Why not wait until the end of the year?

Maybe he's trying to land a HS class of 2021 stud that wants some more assurance that Wojo will be around when he matriculates

[The Lens]

All parties involved are lucky he's on a nice long winning streak.  I have a feeling MU wanted to do this regardless.  I think they like the look Wojo gives them.  And these things are usually so one sided that it's a no-brainer for Wojo.

If this convinces a Juco PF to come here in the next 3 months, then we're really good.

[JamilJaeJamailJrJuan]

Love it. Wojo's building something and wants to be here.  We'll be back to a perennial top 25 team next year, with or without Henry.

[rocky_warrior]

Maybe he's trying to land a HS class of 2021 stud that wants some more assurance that Wojo will be around when he matriculates

Hah, I might suggest to Wojo that he should sign one or two 2017-2018 recruits first  

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/363745131.html

By the article he was already signed through the 2019-2020 season.

[Windyplayer]

Maybe he's trying to land a HS class of 2021 stud that wants some more assurance that Wojo will be around when he matriculates

Wojo tweeted that pic with Lovell to the mystery recruit immediately after.

[mu03eng]

I don't have a a big problem with this, but why right now?  Why not wait until the end of the school year?

Why not right now.  I'm reserving judgement until I see the terms of the contract.  Besides contracts aren't worth all that much anyway these days.

[GGGG]

Eh. The terms are probably a pay raise and a couple years more. But after all the instability in the athletic department the last few years I think the university is happy with the team in place right now.

[Loose Cannon]

Big Daddy have any comments?

[1SE]

I'm  happy with where the team is and yes, contracts don't mean much, but doesn't it make MUBB kind of look like a joke when we dole out the contract rewards for a half-season of success eating cupcakes?

[jficke13]

I'm  happy with where the team is and yes, contracts don't mean much, but doesn't it make MUBB kind of look like a joke when we dole out the contract rewards for a half-season of success eating cupcakes?

Glass half empty much?

[Loose Cannon]

I'm  happy with where the team is and yes, contracts don't mean much, but doesn't it make MUBB kind of look like a joke when we dole out the contract rewards for a half-season of success eating cupcakes?

Maybe the Admin have seen other things besides our current record.

[tower912]

But I thought he was going to be fired?!?!     Oh, wait, that is soooooooo November-think.

[Da 'Lanche]

I don't have a a big problem with this, but why right now?  Why not wait until the end of the school year?

Because our neighbors to the West were going to make a major play for him since he can recruit Wisconsin kids

Seriously, I think the powers that be like the direction of the program on and off the court...and extending his contract hopefully makes a statement for both parties about their level of commitment going forward.  With the usual revolving door of coaching opportunities at major programs that occurs every year, perhaps this is early prep to make it harder to leave, financially, if the opportunity for Wojo should ever present itself.    And for Wojo...why not strike when the iron is hot?   Good on him.   Now, go prove it is well deserved with a nice conference season!

[4everwarriors]

Doesn't essentially mean stink. If he wants ta walk, he'll walk. If his boss wansta say adios, that'll happen regardless. No downside ta either party slappin' the old John Hancock on a piece of parchment, ai na? Fanbase gets all warm and fuzzy over it, doe.

[Loose Cannon]

Doesn't essentially mean stink. If he wants ta walk, he'll walk. If his boss wansta say adios, that'll happen regardless. No downside ta either party slappin' the old John Hancock on a piece of parchment, ai na? Fanbase gets all warm and fuzzy over it, doe.

So why did MU do it?  Is it just shadow boxing?

[Shark]

So why did MU do it?  Is it just shadow boxing?

I'd guess a raise and a higher buyout inserted in.

[Loose Cannon]

I'd guess a raise and a higher buyout inserted in.

OK, then MU wants a higher Buy out if suitors  start calling, and Wojo is happy with more Money.

[Tugg Speedman]

I'd guess a raise and a higher buyout inserted in.

Exactly ... MU extended his contract to 2022 meaning that no matter what happens next, Wojo gets a paycheck to 2022.

In return Wojo should have shown some love back by letting MU insert a bigger buyout to act as a poison pill and a commitment to MU.

What would be interesting is if Wojo agreed to a huge buyout but had waivers in it (like if Duke called).  Just speculating here.

[brandx]

Eh. The terms are probably a pay raise and a couple years more. But after all the instability in the athletic department the last few years I think the university is happy with the team in place right now.

I think you hit on one of the big factors here.

The other is that they think Wojo is going to be a very good coach for MU.