Drake University Men's Basketball
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Drake University Men's Basketball

NCAA D1Missouri Valley ConferenceDes Moines, IA
How Drake University Compares (NCAA D1)
6% lower than division average acceptance rate80% lower than division average$25,472 higher than division average

Coaching Staff (6)

Eric Henderson
Eric Henderson

Head Coach

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Eric Henderson has been named the head coach of the Drake University men's basketball program, Director of Athletics Brian Hardin announced on March 28, 2025. Henderson

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Billy Brown
Billy Brown

Assistant Coach

Brown begins his first year at Drake this season and was on staff at South Dakota State for five seasons under Henderson. He spent three seasons as SDSU's Director

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Gavin Block
Gavin Block

Assistant Coach

After spending last season on the Bradley Braves coaching staff as the Director of Basketball Operations, Block moves to Des Moines to serve as an assistant under

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Rob Klinkefus
Rob Klinkefus

Assistant Coach

Klinkefus, a Harlan, Iowa, native, spent the past 19 years on the coaching staff at South Dakota State prior to joining Drake. During his tenure, he was part of

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Tramel Barnes
Tramel Barnes

Assistant Coach

Barnes comes to Drake after two stints at South Dakota State from 2019-21 and the previous 2024-25 season serving as an assistant coach. Barnes was a part of

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Warren Niles
Warren Niles

Assistant Coach

Niles comes to Des Moines after spending the past three seasons as an assistant under Chris Crutchfield at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He also has coaching

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Program Snapshot

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many coaches does Drake University Men's Basketball have?
The Drake University Men's Basketball program currently has 6 coaching staff members listed.
Who is the head coach of Drake University Men's Basketball?
Eric Henderson is the current head coach of Drake University Men's Basketball.
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What division is Drake University Men's Basketball?
Drake University competes in NCAA D1 (Division I).
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Academic Snapshot

NCAA D1PrivateNCAA since 1912Graduate
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
Acceptance Rate
64%
Undergrad Enrollment
2,669
Avg Net Price
$30,042/yr
In-State Tuition
$49,944/yr
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,944/yr
Avg SAT
1,288
6-Year Graduation Rate
77%
Freshman Retention
84%
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$68,700/yr

Last verified: Mar 2026