March Madness: Archie Miller’s bonus pay grows the further UD Flyers go

Dayton’s Archie Miller shouts to his players during a game against Duquesne on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Dayton’s Archie Miller shouts to his players during a game against Duquesne on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

The better the University of Dayton’s men’s basketball team does in the NCAA tournament, the more coach Archie Miller gets paid.

Like most other teams, Miller’s success in the tournament can impact the bonus he gets. UD offers contract coaches bonuses or “incentive pay” based on how well their players do academically, graduation rates of team members and how much postseason success they have, such as in the annual NCAA tournament, the university has said.