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Iowa announces a contract extension for Ben McCollum through 2032, featuring a $5 million buyout clause and a raised assistant coach salary pool, following an Elite Eight run and prior national championships.
Iowa announced on May 11 that head coach Ben McCollum’s contract has been extended through April 30, 2032, adding a year to his previous agreement and guaranteeing a salary that climbs to $4.85 million in the final year.
The Big Ten announced the University of Wisconsin's 2026‑27 men's basketball conference opponents, highlighting a schedule that blends familiar rivalries with fresh challenges.
The Big Ten Conference announced Indiana’s full slate for the 2026‑27 season on May 12, 2026, detailing a blend of high‑profile home contests and demanding road trips. With a revamped roster led by Coach Darian DeVries, the Hoosiers aim to translate early-season opportunities into Quad One wins that bolster their NCAA Tournament résumé.
After reaching the Elite Eight, Iowa secures its head coach through 2033 and reveals a demanding 20‑game Big Ten slate, featuring a mix of home and road matchups.
The Hawkeyes' 2026‑27 Big Ten slate features a tough road stretch and a home lineup headlined by Michigan State, Nebraska and Wisconsin, while returning key players and adding four newcomers.
The Hawkeyes’ upcoming season features a demanding road schedule, notable home matchups and a roster reshaped by key transfers and high‑school recruits.
Coach Ben McCollum signed a six‑year, $27.6 million deal, keeping him in Iowa through 2032 and signaling a long‑term commitment to the program.
Iowa basketball has locked in head coach Ben McCollum through 2030, pairing a rising salary with performance incentives and a boost to the assistant coaching payroll.
Iowa’s head coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a six‑year extension that raises his annual pay and ties performance bonuses to tournament success.
Iowa Hawkeyes basketball announced a long‑term contract extension for head coach Ben McCollum, securing his leadership through 2032 after a breakthrough season that saw the team reach the Elite Eight.
After guiding Iowa to the Elite Eight in his debut season, head coach Ben McCollum has secured a long‑term commitment from the university, aligning his vision with the program’s rising trajectory.
Andrew McKeever, a 7‑foot‑3 transfer center from Saint Mary's, has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes, citing a strong fit with the team's style and the challenge of Big Ten competition.
Coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a contract that runs through 2032, cementing his role after the Hawkeyes' first Elite Eight appearance in decades and a historic tournament return.
Coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a contract that runs through 2032, cementing his role after a breakthrough season that saw Iowa reach the Elite Eight and return to the NCAA tournament.
Iowa Hawkeyes secure a long‑term commitment from coach Ben McCollum after a breakthrough Elite‑8 run.
Coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a contract extension that runs through 2032, capping a season that delivered Iowa’s first Elite Eight appearance since 1987 and a return to the NCAA tournament after a 2023 hiatus.
Iowa's men's basketball coach Ben McCollum has agreed to a contract that runs through 2032, cementing his role after a breakthrough season that saw the Hawkeyes reach the Elite Eight and the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2023.
After guiding Iowa to the Elite Eight and securing a 24‑win season, Ben McCollum has signed a contract extension through 2032, signaling a long‑term vision for the Hawkeyes.
Ben McCollum’s contract extension through 2032 reflects a strategic alignment between his vision and the University of Iowa’s basketball ambitions, even as the team navigates the loss of key players and embraces new talent.
In a recent interview, Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum discussed the excitement and pressures of an Elite Eight run, the need to stay grounded, and the plan to rebuild around new talent while retaining core players.