Iowa basketball fans react to Ben McCollum's extension
Hawkeye basketball fans were ecstatic following the news that head coach Ben McCollum is receiving a new six-year contract extension.
After weeks of speculation and various reports, Iowa basketball fans got the news they'd been hoping for: head coach Ben McCollum is staying in Iowa City for the long haul. On Friday, the University of Iowa inked McCollum to a brand new six-year contract extension, tying him with the program through at least the 2036-37 season. The move comes a few months after McCollum led the Hawkeyes to their first Elite Eight in almost 40 years.
It's safe to say that Iowa fans were very excited to learn that their head coach is now under contract for the next decade-plus. Here are some of the best social media reactions to Iowa extending McCollum. Iowa fans and media react to Ben McCollum's contract extension No excuse for fans not to show up for the menโs basketball team next season.
Every player Iowa wanted to retain has been brought back, and now McCollum has his new deal. Canโt wait to continue to make deep playoff runs, and have an amazing basketball environment at CHA. pic.
twitter. com/wmLxeQ11O4 โ Hawkeye Devotee (@Hawkballknower) May 8, 2026 Iowa cashing in on that Elite 8 run and rightfully so. McCollum has quickly become one of the best coaches in the sport We will see Iowa in the Final Four within the next 6 years โ๏ธ https://t.