Iowa Hires Ben McCollum as New Men's Basketball Coach

McCollum, an Iowa native, takes over after leading Drake to a historic season, aiming to revitalize a struggling Hawkeyes program.

Ben McCollum was officially named Iowa's head men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery, who was fired after 15 seasons.
McCollum led Drake to a 31-4 record, Missouri Valley Conference titles, and the program's first NCAA Tournament Round of 32 appearance since 1971 in his only season there.
An Iowa City native, McCollum previously coached Northwest Missouri State to four Division II national championships over 15 seasons.
Iowa's program faces challenges including declining attendance, significant player departures, and no NCAA Tournament appearances in the past two seasons.
Drake announced it will begin a national search for McCollum's replacement following his departure.