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Iowa Basketball Welcomes Ben McCollum as New Head Coach

3/24/2025

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Iowa men's basketball is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the hiring of Ben McCollum as head coach. A proud Iowan, McCollum dazzled fans with a remarkable 31-4 record at Drake, leading them to the NCAA Tournament. His impressive legacy includes four Division II national championships at Northwest Missouri State, proving he’s ready to elevate the program.

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Iowa men's basketball is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the hiring of Ben McCollum as head coach. A proud Iowan, McCollum dazzled fans with a remarkable 31-4 record at Drake, leading them to the NCAA Tournament. His impressive legacy includes four Division II national championships at Northwest Missouri State, proving he’s ready to elevate the program.