UNC Pursues Hometown Hero Coach

North Carolinas Next Basketball Coach: Ben McCollums Dilemma North Carolina is still searching for their next basketball head coach, with Iowas Ben McCollum emerging as a top contender. McCollum led the Hawkeyes to a 24-13 record, their first Elite Eight appearance since 1987, and a buzzer-beater upset over the defending champion Florida Gators. However, Iowa is determined to keep him, planning a contract extension despite his desire to stay long-term. Born and raised in Iowa City, McCollum has a proven track record as a winner, with 395 wins against 91 losses in Division II and a 32-4 record at Drake last year. Now, UNC must decide if they can lure the hometown hero away from Iowa, where hes just beginning to make his mark in Division One. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b68e21f5445ffd17