Iowa basketball fans react to Ben McCollum's extension

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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.

Iowa fans and media react to Ben McCollum's contract extension​

No excuse for fans not to show up for the men’s basketball team next season. Every player Iowa wanted to retain has been brought back, and now McCollum has his new deal. Can’t wait to continue to make deep playoff runs, and have an amazing basketball environment at CHA. pic.twitter.com/wmLxeQ11O4

— 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 https://t.co/H5yrngXukK

— Jacob Rhymer (@Rhymetime05) May 8, 2026

Ben McCollum in his meeting with Beth Goezt https://t.co/c1Q9rx34oHpic.twitter.com/TxQWkdU3LJ

— 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 can’t be more excited

— Jamal Johnson (@Johns58808Jamal) May 8, 2026

In Ben, we trust! Go Hawks!

— Scott Hammer (@shammer64) May 8, 2026

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— 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 he’s building. Exciting times ahead for the Hawkeyes.

— ℙℂ ℕ (@100_Billion_) May 8, 2026

Well deserved!

W Ben McCollum
W Beth Goetz
W Iowa fans https://t.co/OJ0H5aKKgW

— Hawkeye Insano (@HawkeyeInsano) May 8, 2026

Ben McCollum: NOT Todd Lickliter after all https://t.co/eqQetGvVK8

— 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

— 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. https://t.co/71YcffnDSD

— Eliot Clough (@EliotClough) May 8, 2026

This article originally appeared on Hawkeyes Wire: Iowa basketball fans react to Ben McCollum's extension

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