Mar 22, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum reacts after a play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre.

The Iowa Hawkeyes ' basketball program has entered a new era, as Iowa fired Fran McCaffery after 15 years at the helm and replaced him with former Drake Bulldogs coach Ben McCollum.

If McCollum is that next coach at Iowa, then Hawkeye fans can relax a bit. Drake's March Madness run should be a win-win for Iowa basketball.

Iowa went just 17-16 while going a paltry 7-13 in conference play last season, which resulted in the firing of McCaffery after a decade-and-a-half at the helm. The Hawkeyes have now missed the ...

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.

He then followed McCollum to Drake, where he averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game on 49.8/39.5/79.4 shooting splits last season.

McCollum led Drake to a 31-4 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance last year. He even guided the Bulldogs to a first-round win in the Big Dance. The Hawkeyes are hoping McCollum can help turn ...

Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Missouri Tigers at Intrust Bank Arena.