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BREAKING: Chris Collins, Northwestern agree to three-year contract extension

Back up the Brinks truck.

Northwestern men’s basketball head coach Chris Collins and the University have agreed to a three-year contract extension, Northwestern Athletic Director Dr. Derek Gragg announced Monday. The extension keeps Collins in Evanston until 2028, making him the longest-tenured coach since Arthur Lonborg held the position from 1927-1950.

Our Coach. Here to stay.

Chris Collins has signed a contract extension keeping him in Evanston through 2028 u203cufe0f pic.twitter.com/hf3jmQhJyG— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) May 1, 2023

“It has been an honor to be the Head Coach at Northwestern University for the last 10 years.