Ben McCollum sat down with Mid-Major Basketball to discuss his transition and new role as the Drake coach. McCollum had a historic run as the Division II Northwest Missouri coach, winning four national titles in 15 years.
After years of interest, McCollum is now at the Division I level. He had to rebuild Drake’s entire roster this offseason. Why was now the right time to make the jump? What players can fans expect to contribute to Drake? What will be key to elevating the Drake program? What are the expectations for Year 1?
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[…] After years of drawing Division I interest, McCollum found the right fit and took the helm at Drake following the 2023-24 season. While the Bulldogs had made the NCAA Tournament three times in the previous four years under Darian DeVries, McCollum had to assemble an entirely new roster. […]
[…] had no doubt Stirtz would excel at Drake, praising his exceptional basketball IQ and dynamic playmaking ability. Stirtz acknowledges McCollum’s role in shaping his game, crediting the coach for his growth […]