Des Moines, Iowa — With nearly the entire roster returning from last year’s team that earned Drake’s first at large bid into the NCAA Tournament expectations will be lofty for the Bulldogs next season.
All five starters return from last year’s team that beat Wichita State to earn the program’s first NCAA Tournament win in 50 years.
That’s Drake coach Darian DeVries. Several starters took advantage of the extra season provided by COVID.
There were two key losses. Guard Joe Yesufu transferred to Kansas after emerging late in the season and backup forward Issa Samake will miss the upcoming season after suffering a torn ACL in summer workouts.
