Arizona State University is poised to reward Molly Miller with a new contract that could keep her at the helm through the 2030‑31 season and lift her base pay to $850,000 beginning May 1, 2027, with the possibility of reaching $1 million by May 1, 2030.
Miller’s first season produced a 24‑11 record and an NCAA tournament berth, a stark contrast to the program’s recent history of sub‑20 win campaigns that dated back to the 2019‑20 season, which was cut short by the pandemic.
Elevating the program
The surge in performance has been reflected off the court as well, with the university reporting record‑setting attendance at games, a 53 percent jump in broadcast viewership and a recruitment pipeline that has attracted top talent to the desert.
Board of Regents members will convene on Thursday, August 27, to decide on the extension, a decision that could set a new financial benchmark for women’s coaching salaries in collegiate athletics.
If approved, the deal would not only cement Miller’s long‑term vision for the program but also signal a growing investment in women’s sports at ASU, where the coach’s development model has already begun to reshape expectations.