""Yeah, those are all lies. The only person that would ever know would be - well, three people - would be my athletic director, my wife, and that's about it.""
""As far as the rumors, I've already taken eight jobs already, so I'm sure, you know, it is what it is. But it floats around every year and that's what it is. It comes with success.""
""With star Bennett Stirtz, who was also a standout with McCollum's teams at Division II Northwest Missouri State and Drake, the Hawkeyes have become the Cinderella story of the NCAA tournament.""
Ben McCollum confirmed his intention to stay as head coach of Iowa for the 2026-27 season amid speculation about high-profile job openings. He led the Hawkeyes to the Elite Eight for the first time in 39 years, attracting attention from programs like North Carolina. McCollum dismissed rumors as false, stating only a few people know his true intentions. Previously, he led Drake to an NCAA tournament win, and he acknowledged that success often brings job speculation, which he has experienced multiple times in his career.
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