Who Is Kate Collins? Coach Chris Collins Daughter- Son Ryan

The Northwestern University basketball coach, Chris Collins, is the father of two kids: a son, Ryan, and a daughter, Kate Collins.

Since the Collins family has a history of association with sports (Chris’ father, Doug is a former NBA player-turned-coach), many are eager if the Wildcats coach’s children would also pursue the same career path.

As a matter of fact, his son, Ryan, who is still a student, works as a student manager at NWU. So, what’s his daughter Kate doing now?

Christopher Ryan “Chris” Collins is an American basketball coach who serves as the head coach of men’s basketball at Northwestern University (2013- present).

A 1996 graduate of Duke University, Collins turned to a coaching career in 1998 after returning from Finland, where he played for two seasons.

In 1998, he worked as an assistant at the WNBA team Detroit Shock under head coach Nancy Lieberman.

Then, he went to the NCAA as an assistant at Seton Hall (1998-2000) under Tommy Amaker.

It followed his journey to his alma mater, Duke, where he became an assistant under his collegiate basketball coach, Mike Krzyzewsk (husband of Mickie Krzyzewsk).

Having worked for 13 years at Duke (2000-13), he got a call for a head coach at Northwestern University.

Chris Collins Daughter: Who Is Kate Collins? Meet Son Ryan

The 2023 Big Ten Coach of the Year and his wife, Kim Walicki Collins, share two children: son Ryan Collins and daughter Kate Collins.

Kate, born on February 26, 2006, is the youngest of two. As of 2023, she is 17 years old.

On her 15th birthday, her mother, Kim, made a Facebook post with throwback pictures from her childhood.

Her elder brother, Ryan, was born on February 20, 2003, which makes his age 20 now. She & her brother have an age gap of three years.

Chris Collins’ daughter, Kate, is a New Trier High School student in Winnetka, where she plays tennis. According to her Instagram bio (@k.collins20), she is in the 2024 class of her high school.

She also has a VSCO profile, often sharing pictures with her family and friends.

Also, her posts feature a guy with whom she is seemingly cozy that many allege could be her boyfriend- if not, then best friend.

Kate’s Older Brother Is A College Student

Her brother, Ryan (the oldest & only son of Chris), is an attendant of Northwestern University (class of 2025). He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies.

Their father is the head coach of the college’s basketball program.

Ryan’s been serving as the basketball student manager ever since he joined the college in 2021. He graduated from New Trier High School and was on the basketball & golf team.

Chris Collins’ Wife, Kim Is A Photographer

The Northwestern University basketball coach’s wife, Kim (Kate & Ryan’s mom), is a photographer. She is the owner of her photography business, Kim Collins Photography.

She is an alum of the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.

Chris and Kim met in 1999 in an Irish bar in Manhattan when the former worked at Senton Hall. They began dating shortly after, and following three years of relationship, they married in 2002.

The couple now enjoys the parenthood of two kids, daughter Kate and son, Ryan.

Chris’ Father (Kate & Ryan’s Grandpa) Doug Is A Former NBA Player

Born on April 19, 1974, Christopher followed his father’s footsteps into sports; even if he didn’t get the NBA entry like his father, Doug, he’s been an incredible basketball coach.

His dad is a retired NBA shooting guard who spent nine seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers (1973- 1981). There, he played alongside Joe Bryant, aka “Jellybean,” the father of the late Kobe Bryant.

A four-time NBA All-Star, Doug then served as an assistant at the University of Pennsylvania and Arizona State University for five years until 1986.

Afterward, he had coach stints at Chicago Bulls (1986-89), Detriot Pistons (1995-98), Washington Wizards (2001-03), and Philadelphia 76ers (2010-13).

In between the 1980s & early 2000s, he served as an analyst for various NBA-related broadcast shows. Since 2017, Doug’s been serving as a senior advisor of basketball operations at the Chicago Bulls.

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