Northwestern coach Chris Collins signs multiyear extension

Field Level Media|published: Fri 4th April, 13:52 2025

Mar 3, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins talks with guard Ty Berry (3) during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Northwestern basketball coach Chris Collins signed a multiyear extension to remain with the school.

Athletic director Mark Jackson announced the agreement on Friday but didn't reveal any terms. CBS Sports said his new salary will put him among the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo earned $6.2 million and UCLA's Mick Cronin $6.1 million in the 2024-25 season, according to the USA Today's coaches salary database. Collins' salary was listed at just shy of $3.3 million.

Collins, 50, just completed his 12th season with the Wildcats. He has led the school to three NCAA Tournaments, including back-to-back appearances in 2023 and 2024.

He was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in the 2022-23 season.

"Northwestern is my family's home. I am really proud of what we have built over the last 12 years with our basketball program and couldn't be more excited to continue the journey together," said Collins, who has a 194-190 record (.505) with the program.

His win total is second in school history behind Dutch Lonborg, who was 236-203 from 1928-50.

The Wildcats finished the 2024-25 season at 17-16 (7-13 Big Ten), despite playing without two of their top three scorers, guards Brooks Barnhizer (17.1 points per game) and Jalen Leach (14.3), for a combined 26 games due to injuries.

--Field Level Media