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Iowa Hires Coach McCollum Six-Year Extension, $1 M Raise

5/12/2026

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Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum signed a six-year extension with a $1 million raise.
The deal pays $4.35 million in 2026-27, adds $100,000 through 2031-32, triggers a $5 million buyout if he leaves before April 1, 2027, and reflects director Beth Goetz’s assessment of his 55-17 record and NCAA tournament wins.
Iowa finished 24-13 overall, 10-10 in the Big Ten, beat Clemson, Florida and Nebraska, then lost 71-59 to Illinois in the Houston regional.

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Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum signed a six-year extension with a $1 million raise.
The deal pays $4.35 million in 2026-27, adds $100,000 through 2031-32, triggers a $5 million buyout if he leaves before April 1, 2027, and reflects director Beth Goetz’s assessment of his 55-17 record and NCAA tournament wins.
Iowa finished 24-13 overall, 10-10 in the Big Ten, beat Clemson, Florida and Nebraska, then lost 71-59 to Illinois in the Houston regional.