Tech was 17-13 overall and 8-8 in the Atlantic Coast Conferencelast season, Hewitt's first at the school.
The contract, which includes an automatic one-year rollover atthe end of each year, is effective as of April 1, the school saidTuesday. It has an annual base salary of $150,000. Including histelevision and radio programs and public speaking appearances,Hewitt's total annual compensation will be $500,000.
"Thanks to the seniors on last year's team, we have gotten offto a very good start, and I look forward to keep Georgia Tech atthe level at which it has been accustomed to for so long," Hewittsaid.
The 38-year-old Hewitt has an overall coaching record of 83-40,including a 66-27 mark at Siena.
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