USC basketball extends Andy Enfield amid speculation

USC has given head basketball coach Andy Enfield an extension through the 2028 season, according to a press release from the school. The new deal comes amid speculation that high-profile schools on the East Coast could attempt to persuade the Pennsylvania native to return closer to home this offseason.

The details of Andy Enfield’s extension were not immediately made available by the school. Over recent years, schools have provided extensions with an increased buyout clause heading into the offseason when links between the coach and another school appear.

Over nine seasons at USC, Enfield is 182-116 and won the Pac-12 Coach of the Year award last season. His team currently ranks inside the Top 25 and appears a lock to make the NCAA Tournament heading into the postseason. He has also recruited well, bringing in NBA players Onyeka Okongwu and Evan Mobley in consecutive years at USC.

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After announcing the extension, athletic director Mike Bohn released a statement on USC’s long-term commitment to Andy Enfield and the basketball program.

“We are thrilled to announce that we have signed Andy to a new six-year contract,” said Bohn. “Andy has continued to meet and exceed every expectation we have set for him. In our three years working together, our men’s basketball program has enjoyed unprecedented success and the national landscape of college basketball has taken notice. That is a testament to Andy’s leadership of the program, our coaches and support staff, and our talented basketball players. Andy’s incredible accomplishments stand on their own. We are excited about the trajectory of our men’s basketball program with regards to results, recruiting, and the development of the young men on our team. We are committed to continuing to enhance and strengthen our program as we move ahead, and we are looking forward to the immediate opportunity to make another March Madness run.”

Andy Enfield also provided a statement on his thankfulness to continue coaching on the West Coast with the first Power Five school to give him a chance nine years ago.

“I am so proud of the success our players have had on the court and academically. I want to thank President Carol Folt, Mike Bohn, Brandon Sosna and Paul Perrier for their support. Their impact on our program has been significant. I also want to acknowledge how fortunate I am to be surrounded by outstanding coaches and staff, and would like to recognize our fans and students because their enthusiasm and energy have been tremendous assets.

“My family and I are very happy to be part of the Trojan Family. I feel great about the future of USC basketball in the Pac-12 and nationally.”