Ben McCollum Takes Helm as Drake's Head Basketball Coach
McCollum aims to build on Drake's recent success, bringing a record of four NCAA Division IINorthwest Missouri State.
- Ben McCollum, celebrated for his success with Northwest Missouri State, is appointed as Drake University's new head basketball coach.
- McCollum's tenure at Northwest Missouri State included four NCAA Division II national championships and a remarkable 394-91 record over 15 seasons.
- Drake University aims to continue its recent momentum under McCollum, following Darian DeVries's departure to West Virginia.
- McCollum, a native of Storm Lake, Iowa, returns to his home state to lead Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference.
- The coaching change is seen as a significant move for both McCollum and Drake, with expectations high for continued success.