Ben McCollum is an American college basketball coach currently leading the University of Iowa's men's basketball team (since 2025). Before Iowa, he coached Northwest Missouri State University for 15 seasons (2009-2024), building a dynasty with four NCAA Division II national championships (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022). He also had a one-season stint at Drake University (2024-2025) before joining Iowa.
April 12, 1981: Benjamin Matthew McCollum's Birth
On April 12, 1981, Benjamin Matthew McCollum was born.
1999: Graduation from St. Mary's High School
In 1999, McCollum graduated from St. Mary's High School in Storm Lake, Iowa.
2001: Transfer to Northwest Missouri State
In 2001, McCollum transferred to Northwest Missouri State, where he played basketball for Steve Tappmeyer.
2003: Graduation from Northwest Missouri State
In 2003, McCollum graduated from Northwest Missouri State with a degree in business finance.
2004: Assistant Coach at Emporia State University
From 2004 to 2008, McCollum worked as an assistant coach at Emporia State University.
2004: Master's Degree in Athletic Administration
In 2004, McCollum received a master's degree in athletic administration from Northwest Missouri State.
2008: End of assistant coach position at Emporia State University
In 2008 McCollum ended his assistant coach position at Emporia State University.
2009: Head Coach at Northwest Missouri State University
In 2009, McCollum became the head men's basketball coach at Northwest Missouri State University, a role he held for 15 seasons.
2009: First Season at Northwest Missouri State
In 2009, McCollum's team had a record of 12-15 in his first season at Northwest Missouri State.
2010: Second Season at Northwest Missouri State
In 2010, McCollum's team had a record of 10-16 in his second season at Northwest Missouri State.
2011: Second Season at Northwest Missouri State
In 2011, McCollum's team had a record of 10-16 in his second season at Northwest Missouri State.
2012: Clarence Gaines Award
In 2012, McCollum's team went 22-7, won the regular-season MIAA crown, and played in the first round of the Division II NCAA tournament. He was also honored with the Clarence Gaines Award as the best NCAA Division II coach.
2014: Division II Sweet 16
In 2014, McCollum's team reached the Division II Sweet 16.
2016: Division II Sweet 16
In 2016, McCollum's team reached the Division II Sweet 16.
2017: NCAA Division II Title
In 2017, McCollum led the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats men's basketball program to an NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament title.
2017: First DII National Championship
In 2017, McCollum won the first of four DII national championships at Northwest Missouri State.
2019: NCAA Division II Title
In 2019, McCollum led the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats men's basketball program to an NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament title.
2019: National Championship Win
In 2019, McCollum's team went on to win the national championship.
2020: Clarence Gaines Award
In 2020, McCollum won the Clarence Gaines Award again.
2021: NCAA Division II Title
In 2021, McCollum led the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats men's basketball program to an NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament title.
2021: National Championship Win
In 2021, McCollum's team went on to win the national championship.
2022: NCAA Division II Title
In 2022, McCollum led the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats men's basketball program to an NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament title.
2022: National Championship Win and Clarence Gaines Award
In 2022, McCollum's team won the national championship, and he also won the Clarence Gaines Award.
2024: Head Coach at Drake University
In 2024, McCollum served as the head men's basketball coach at Drake University for one season.
2024: Hired as Head Coach of the Drake Bulldogs
In 2024, McCollum was hired as head coach of the Drake Bulldogs.
March 24, 2025: Head Coach at Iowa
On March 24, 2025, after taking the Bulldogs to the second round of the NCAA tournament, McCollum was named the head coach at Iowa.
2025: Head Coach at the University of Iowa
In 2025, McCollum assumed the position of head men's basketball coach at the University of Iowa.
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