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Posted at 10:14 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2008

CBKB: Coach Ernie Kent and Oregon agree to new contract

Associated Press

EUGENE, Ore. — Basketball coach Ernie Kent and Oregon have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will run through the 2012-13 season.

The agreement, which took effect July 1, raises Kent's annual minimum guaranteed salary from $1 million to $1,060,000. It also will provide more than $347,000 in additional salary and benefits for his staff.

The agreement also raises Kent's buyout clause from $1 million to $1.15 million.

Kent's previous contract went through 2010.

Kent is 211-134 as head coach at Oregon. He has guided the Ducks to five NCAA tournament appearances, including two round-of-eight appearances, the 2002 Pacific-10 Conference regular-season championship, and two conference tournament titles.