Iowa has officially named Ben McCollum, previously of Drake, as its new head men's basketball coach. McCollum's remarkable achievement of leading the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record and the NCAA tournament Round of 32 marks a significant milestone, having earned him Coach of the Year honors. He takes the reins from Fran McCaffery, dismissed after 15 seasons. McCollum's prior success as head coach at Northwest Missouri State illustrates his capabilities, where he won four national championships and had an unparalleled 394-91 record. The transition points to Iowa's ambition to improve its NCAA tournament results, which have not progressed since 1999.
Iowa has hired Ben McCollum, after his impressive season at Drake, marking a significant shift in the coaching position with hopes to advance in the NCAA tournament.
McCollum's successful coaching career at Division II Northwest Missouri State includes four national championships and a remarkable 394-91 record over 15 seasons.
With a 31-4 record at Drake and accolades like Missouri Valley Coach of the Year, McCollum brings a strong legacy to the Iowa coaching role.
Replacing Fran McCaffery, who led Iowa for 15 years, McCollum aims to revitalize a program that hasn't advanced past the first weekend of the NCAA tournament since 1999.
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