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Iowa Extends Coach Ben McCollum Through 2032 After Elite Eight Breakthrough

The long-term deal signals Iowa's push for stability.

Overview

  • Iowa, which announced the deal Monday, set McCollum's contract to run through 2032.
  • The extension adds a year to his original Iowa agreement that had been set to end April 30, 2031.
  • In his first season, he guided the Hawkeyes to a 24-13 record and their first Elite Eight since 1987.
  • CBS Sports reported he declined an in-person North Carolina interview during its coaching search, signaling a choice to stay in Iowa City.
  • The commitment gives current players and recruits clearer footing as Iowa replaces top scorers and navigates transfer and NBA draft decisions.