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All good things eventually must come to an end.
In the case of the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team and head coach Fran McCaffery, that time may be approaching. An era that has seen many wins, NBA talent, and successes could be reaching its end, as things have begun to feel as though they may be souring.
Iowa, currently 13-8 overall with a 4-6 mark at 12th in Big Ten standings, has become a longshot to reach the NCAA Tournament and has seen things go south quickly. The Hawkeyes are 3-5 over their last eight, but the losses have been largely noncompetitive with four being losses by at least 10 points.
If things continue down this path, there could be a split between the Iowa Hawkeyes and McCaffery under the leadership of athletic director Beth Goetz. Should Iowa look to part ways, look at three potential candidates that could usher in a new era of men’s basketball in Iowa City.
Darian DeVries, West Virginia head coach
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First up, an Iowa native in Darian DeVries hailing from Aplington, Iowa. DeVries knows Iowa. He played at Northern Iowa and was the head coach at Drake from 2018-2024. He knows the recruiting landscape and he knows how to win games.
In his career, DeVries is 163-62 overall. He was 150-55 at Drake while leading them to the NCAA Tournament three times from 2020-2024. He has since moved to West Virginia where he is in his first season. He signed a five-year deal with the Mountaineers that pays him an average of $3 million per year. His buyout is not a set number, but rather that West Virginia would be owed 37.5% of whatever the remaining contract amount is.
Ben McCollum, Drake head coach
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Another Iowa native, and this one is even more close to home. Ben McCollum is from Iowa City, Iowa. He knows the Hawkeyes and has spent his life in the state. After playing high school basketball in Iowa, he played at North Iowa Area Community College before…
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Author : Hawkeyes Wire
Publish date : 2025-01-31 14:10:00
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