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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.
No excuse for fans not to show up for the menβs basketball team next season. Every player Iowa wanted to retain has been brought back, and now McCollum has his new deal. Canβt wait to continue to make deep playoff runs, and have an amazing basketball environment at CHA. pic.twitter.com/wmLxeQ11O4
β 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 βοΈ
β Jacob Rhymer (@Rhymetime05) May 8, 2026 Ben McCollum in his meeting with Beth Goezt pic.twitter.com/TxQWkdU3LJ
β HAWK\_GUYS (@HAWK\_GUYS) May 8, 2026 The best coach in all of college basketball is building a home in Iowa city. As a hawk fan I canβt be more excited
β Jamal Johnson (@Johns58808Jamal) May 8, 2026 In Ben, we trust! Go Hawks!
β Scott Hammer (@shammer64)
Ben McCollum's contract extension with Iowa basketball is for six years.
In his first season, Ben McCollum led the Iowa Hawkeyes to their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years.
Iowa basketball fans are expressing excitement and support on social media, celebrating McCollum's extension and the team's future prospects.
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β Chris Hassel (@Hassel\_Chris) May 8, 2026 Great news for Iowa basketball. Locking in Ben McCollum with a six-year deal after that Elite Eight run in year one is a strong statement.
Turning away North Carolina shows real belief in the program heβs building. Exciting times ahead for the Hawkeyes.
β π»πΈ πβπΌβππΈπ πβπΌ ππ (@100\Billion\) May 8, 2026 Well deserved!
W Ben McCollum W Beth Goetz W Iowa fans
β Hawkeye Insano (@HawkeyeInsano) May 8, 2026 Ben McCollum: NOT Todd Lickliter after all
β Blake Hornstein (@BlakeHornTV) May 8, 2026 Loyalty Over Blue Blood: Ben McCollum Has Signed A Six-Year Extension With the Iowa Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/11HgtkHH5O
β Greg (@iambarstoolgreg) May 8, 2026 Ben McCollum. Hawkeye.
Major win for both sides. McCollum is going to be around a long time. It's a new era in Iowa City.
β Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) May 8, 2026 *This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball fans react to Ben McCollum's extension*