Basketball Coaches David Richman, Jory Collins Sign Contract Extensions with NDSU
6/26/2026 11:41:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen has announced that head men's basketball coach David Richman and head women's basketball coach Jory Collins have both signed five-year extensions through the 2030-31 season.
"Coming off two historic basketball seasons, I couldn't be more excited about the direction of both our men's and women's basketball programs," Larsen said. "Dave and Jory have both shown consistent leadership and have not only embraced the new era of college basketball, but have excelled across the board. The SHAC will be the place to be this upcoming season."
The Bison men set a school record with 27 wins in the 2025-26 season, sweeping the Summit League regular season and tournament championships. NDSU earned its sixth NCAA Tournament berth since 2009.
The Bison women posted their third straight 20-win season with a 29-5 overall record last season. The Bison won their first Summit League regular season title in program history and played in a postseason tournament for the fourth straight season after making their debut as a top seed in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT).
"My family and I are grateful for the continued support and commitment from Matt Larsen, our great university, and Bison Nation," said Richman. "NDSU is a special place, and we're thrilled to be part of the growth, future, and championship success that have become our standards and expectations."
"I'm always grateful to work for an athletic department that stays ahead of the curve," said Collins. "I love NDSU and thoroughly enjoy working here with my staff, players, and administrators. Matt Larsen is a tremendous leader, and I appreciate his dedication and investment in our program."
Collins was named the recipient of the 2026 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year Award, as well as being crowned the Summit League Coach of the Year. NDSU earned a No. 1 ranking in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 and assembled a 23-game win streak, which was the longest in Summit League history.
Collins's 127 victories in seven seasons at NDSU rank as the second-most in program history.
Richman is entering his 13th year as the head coach at North Dakota State. In 12 seasons, he has led the Bison to four NCAA Tournament berths and eight Summit League Tournament championship games. With 238 career victories, Richman is the second-winningest coach in school history. His .615 career winning percentage is the third-best by an NDSU coach in the last 100 years.
The NDSU men have six 20-win seasons in Richman's tenure, including four times winning 23 or more games in a season.
"Coming off two historic basketball seasons, I couldn't be more excited about the direction of both our men's and women's basketball programs," Larsen said. "Dave and Jory have both shown consistent leadership and have not only embraced the new era of college basketball, but have excelled across the board. The SHAC will be the place to be this upcoming season."
The Bison men set a school record with 27 wins in the 2025-26 season, sweeping the Summit League regular season and tournament championships. NDSU earned its sixth NCAA Tournament berth since 2009.
The Bison women posted their third straight 20-win season with a 29-5 overall record last season. The Bison won their first Summit League regular season title in program history and played in a postseason tournament for the fourth straight season after making their debut as a top seed in the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT).
"My family and I are grateful for the continued support and commitment from Matt Larsen, our great university, and Bison Nation," said Richman. "NDSU is a special place, and we're thrilled to be part of the growth, future, and championship success that have become our standards and expectations."
"I'm always grateful to work for an athletic department that stays ahead of the curve," said Collins. "I love NDSU and thoroughly enjoy working here with my staff, players, and administrators. Matt Larsen is a tremendous leader, and I appreciate his dedication and investment in our program."
Collins was named the recipient of the 2026 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year Award, as well as being crowned the Summit League Coach of the Year. NDSU earned a No. 1 ranking in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 and assembled a 23-game win streak, which was the longest in Summit League history.
Collins's 127 victories in seven seasons at NDSU rank as the second-most in program history.
Richman is entering his 13th year as the head coach at North Dakota State. In 12 seasons, he has led the Bison to four NCAA Tournament berths and eight Summit League Tournament championship games. With 238 career victories, Richman is the second-winningest coach in school history. His .615 career winning percentage is the third-best by an NDSU coach in the last 100 years.
The NDSU men have six 20-win seasons in Richman's tenure, including four times winning 23 or more games in a season.
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