Shaka Smart turned down a reported $2.5 million to remain the coach of the VCU Rams men's basketball team. With the official word coming from VCU that Smart will remain the head coach, word is also coming out that his contract will undergo 'some changes' according to a tweet by sportswriter Nathan Fenno of the Washington Times.
VCU announces Shaka Smart is staying at the school and his $1.3 millon contract will undergo "some changes."
— Nathan Fenno (@nathanfenno) March 21, 2012
Smart's contract at VCU is already paying the coach a great deal of money. Expect the university to pay Smart even more money to try and lock him into coaching in Richmond for the long term.
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