Northwestern University is nearing a new contract for men's basketball coach Chris Collins, aiming to extend his tenure, increase his salary, and allocate more resources for the program. The forthcoming deal comes as Collins has shown success at Northwestern, notably leading the team to its inaugural NCAA tournament appearance in 2017 and again in 2023 and 2024. Despite a challenging recent Big Ten season, where injuries affected performance, Collins' overall record of 194-90 over 12 seasons reflects his effectiveness as a coach. He is also linked to the Villanova head coaching position due to his connections in Philadelphia.
Northwestern is engaged in advanced discussions about a new contract for men's basketball coach Chris Collins that promises additional years, a salary increase, and more resources for the staff and program.
Collins has been the head coach at Northwestern since 2013, leading the Wildcats to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2017 and subsequently taking the team to the tournament in 2023 and 2024.
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