The Complete Salary & Net Worth Detail of Muffet McGraw

Muffet McGraw spent most of her life in basketball, whether it was her playing or the coaching career. Let's see how that contributed to her net worth.

Muffet McGraw, aged 64, remains an inspiration to all the women out there since she burnt the midnight oil for her entire lifetime in basketball and winning several championships. The diva spent over 33 seasons as the head coach of 'Notre Dame' and recently broke into the headlines as she decided to retire in 2020.

The veteran Muffet McGraw used to be a guard for six years in her playing career for Saint Joseph's and California Dreams. However, following a short playing journey, she entered into a coaching career, creating a name for herself with numerous accolades and honors. With over four decades of quite an accomplished career in basketball, McCraw not just got fame but amassed massive net worth. So, without wasting much time, let us delve into the details.

Muffet McGraw's Net Worth Makes Her a Multimillionaire

Pennsylvania-born Muffet McGraw spent the last thirty-three years as the head coach of Notre Dame and led them to two NCAA Division tournaments. With so much of hard work, she amasses a staggering net worth of $8 million, to earn herself a tag of a 'multi-millionaire.' Thus, the 46-year-old lives a lavish style besides her coaching journey.

Muffet McGraw announced her retirement from basketball coach in April 2020.
Photo Source: Duke Basketball Report

Amidst the Corona Virus outbreak, Muffet McGraw got some thinking time in her home as she shocked the entire world with a retirement announcement on April 22, 2020. According to the reports, the award-winning head coach earns an annual salary of $1 million, the pivotal factor behind her millions of bank-balance. The women's coach made even more in terms of win bonuses, and championship wins with a 76% win in a record of 936-292.

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The primary source of Muffet McGraw's income undoubtedly is her coaching career. Even though she spent over six years as a player. As a female sportsperson in the 1970s, the pay was relatively meager compared to the men at that time. With the recognition of AP Coach of the Year four times in her career, McGraw became the 27th coach in the NCAA history to win more than 500 games.

Muffet McGraw: One of the Best Head Coaches

Born on December 5, 1955, Muffet McGraw embarked on her basketball career at the mere age of 19 as she debuted for Saint Joseph's. Although the actress played for a few years, the Pottsville-born athlete always seemed to be fond of coaching. She took a two-year break as a player and tried coaching at Archbishop Carroll HS in 1977.

Muffet McGraw took over Notre Dame in 1987 and announced a retirement in 2020.
Photo Source: Forbes

At Notre Dame, McGraw finished in the Top 3 of the Big East in 9 out of the 11 seasons. Moreover, the diva led the team to five ACC Tournament wins, including four consecutive titles from 2014 to 2017. Similarly, with two NCAA titles to her name, there remains no doubt that McGraw is one of the very best. It was a big loss for the entire women's basketball that the experienced McGraw decided to call it quits after so many years.

McGraw's Belief in Philanthropy 

Muffet McGraw bagged two NCAA wins with Notre Dame.
Photo Source: WNDU

In the current generation, many women are mistaken about the concepts of feminism. On the contrary, head coach Muffet McGraw knows the idea quite well and often speaks about her views on sexism. In the 2019 NCAA semifinals, she talked about her views on sexism and called for the need of more female leaders in the sport.

When you look at men's basketball and 99% of the jobs go to men, why shouldn't 100 or 99% of the jobs in women's basketball go to women?

Since McGraw spoke about the sensitive issue quite bravely, a local philanthropist Suzie Glazer made a staggering $5 million commitment to the women's basketball program. In fact, it is one of the most substantial non-capital donations for a woman's basketball program.

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As McGraw announced that after so many years, she decided to call it quits on the basketball career. However, she still thinks that she is open to many other things to promote feminism in the future. The veteran opened up and said, "Anything that helps women, I'm going to be there," indicating her future plans.

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