The highest-paid coaches in the NCAA Tournament

• The March Madness NCAA Tournament bracket is now set. 
• We ranked the 30 highest-paid coaches in this year's tournament. 
• Check out the rest of our March Madness coverage here.

The NCAA Tournament bracket is now set as 68 teams will compete to be NCAA champions in men's college basketball.

While the debate over paying players rages on, there is no dispute that many of the head coaches are well compensated.

Using data collected from USA Today, we ranked the 30 highest-paid coaches in this year's tournament. 

30. Richard Pitino, Minnesota — $2.2 million

Seasons at school: 6

NCAA Tournament appearances: 2

Best finish: First round

One thing to know: Pitino will receive a $450,000 "contract fulfillment incentive" if he is still the head coach in May.

29. Ben Howland, Mississippi State — $2.2 million

Seasons at school: 4

NCAA Tournament appearances: 1

Best finish: N/A

One thing to know: Howland has taken four schools to the NCAA Tournament, including three straight Final Four appearances with UCLA.

28. Mick Cronin, Cincinnati — $2.2 million

Seasons at school: 13

NCAA Tournament appearances: 9

Best finish: Sweet Sixteen

One thing to know: Cronin's 7-year extension goes through the 2020-21 season.