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Ben McCollum

Ben McCollum is the current men's basketball head coach at Drake University. This is a concise summary focusing on his current role and affiliation. Further details regarding his coaching career or previous positions would add more depth to the summary, but this captures the essential information provided.


April 12, 1981: Benjamin Matthew McCollum's Birth

On April 12, 1981, Benjamin Matthew McCollum was born.

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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 to play 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: Master's Degree and Assistant Coach at Emporia State

In 2004, McCollum received a master's degree in athletic administration and became an assistant coach at Emporia State University.

2009: Head Coach at Northwest Missouri State

In 2009, McCollum joined Northwest Missouri State as its head coach.

2010: 12-15 Season Record

In the 2009-2010 season, McCollum's team had a record of 12-15.

2011: 10-16 Season Record

In the 2010-2011 season, McCollum's team had a record of 10-16.

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 NCAA tournament. He was also honored with the Clarence Gaines Award.

2017: First DII National Championship

In 2016-2017, McCollum won his first of four DII national championships at Northwest Missouri State.

2020: Clarence Gaines Award Again

In 2020, McCollum won the Clarence Gaines Award again.

2022: Clarence Gaines Award Again

In 2022, McCollum won the Clarence Gaines Award again.

2024: Hired as Head Coach of the Drake Bulldogs

In 2024, McCollum was hired as the head coach of the Drake Bulldogs.