NCAA tax records show ex-president Emmert paid nearly $3.3 million in 2021

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

FILE - Then-NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks at a news conference at the Target Center, site of of the Women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, March 30, 2022, in Minneapolis. Emmert received almost $2.8 million in salary and another $83,000 in bonuses, according to tax records for the 2021-22 fiscal year released by the association Wednesday, May 24. Emmert's 13-year tenure leading the NCAA officially ended in March 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Eric Gay]

NCAA tax records show former president Mark Emmert was paid nearly $3.3 million in 2021. Emmert’s 13-year tenure leading the NCAA officially ended in March. In April 2022, the association announced Emmert would step down. He was replaced by former Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. Emmert received almost $2.8 million in salary and another $83,000 in bonuses. Overall, NCAA revenue increased 10% to $1.22 billion in the 2021-22 fiscal year, while its expenses rose 16% to $1.19 billion. Those expenses included $53 million in legal fees.