Fran McCaffery Breaks Record as Winningest Coach in Iowa Men’s Basketball History

Despite Lack of Deep NCAA Tournament Runs, McCaffery's Tenure Marked by Consistent Postseason Qualifications and NBA Draft Picks

Overview

Fran McCaffery becomes the winningest coach in Iowa men’s basketball history with 272 wins, surpassing Tom Davis' record of 271 victories.
McCaffery has led Iowa to qualify for 10 of the last 11 postseasons, including the last four NCAA Tournaments.
Despite the record, McCaffery's tenure at Iowa is marked by a lack of deep runs in the NCAA Tournament, with the team not advancing to the Sweet 16 under his leadership.
Six different Iowa players have become NBA draft picks under McCaffery, including first-rounders Keegan Murray and Kris Murray.
Iowa's latest victory was an 86-77 win over Minnesota, marking the team's third straight win in Minneapolis for the first time since 1954-56.