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Iowa Basketball Coach Ben McCollum Signs Contract Extension
McCollum posted a 55-17 Division I record and guided Iowa to four NCAA Tournament wins in his first two seasons.
- On Monday, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum signed a contract extension through 2032, announced by Athletics Director Beth Goetz following the program's first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years.
- McCollum led the Hawkeyes to a 24-13 overall record in his first season, joining Tom Davis as only the second first-year Iowa coach to win at least 20 games and advance to the Elite Eight.
- The Hawkeyes defeated Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament before a 71-59 loss to Illinois in Houston; McCollum holds a 55-17 Division I record with four tournament victories.
- Goetz praised the alignment with McCollum's vision and the culture developed within the program. "We have a strong foundation in place," McCollum said, emphasizing momentum moving forward.
- Before arriving at Iowa, McCollum coached 15 years at Division II Northwest Missouri State, where he won four national championships. His 17-year career record of 450-108 supports the long-term commitment through 2032.
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Waterloo Cedar Falls CourierIowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum signs contract extension
Iowa is keeping Ben McCollum long term after a historic first season that ended in the Elite Eight. Here’s why the Hawkeyes handed McCollum a new contract after one year.
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Ben McCollum signs extension through 2023 after leading Iowa to first Elite Eight since 1987
Basketball coach Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032 after leading Iowa to its first Elite Eight appearance in 39 years.
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