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
- 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.