- Drake University is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The private university has just under 3,000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students.
- The Drake University Bulldogs made the NCAA Men’s Tournament by winning the Missouri Valley Conference on March 9.
Of course, you’ve probably heard of Drake!
Well, the rapper and not the university.
The NCAA Men’s Tournament always has small schools looking to make a big splash on the national stage. Thursday’s first-round games had hoop fans wondering: Who is Drake University?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Where is Drake University?
Drake University is located in Des Moines, Iowa. The private university has just under 3,000 undergraduates and 1,600 graduate students.
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How did Drake University make the NCAA Tournament?
The Drake University Bulldogs made it to the NCAA Men’s Tournament by winning the Missouri Valley Conference on March 9.
It’s the Bulldogs’ fourth appearance in the last five years and their eighth NCAA tournament overall. Way back in 1969, Drake made it all the way to the NCAA Final Four.
Drake (30-3) is seeded 11th and facing No. 6 Missouri in first-round West Regional play on Thursday in Wichita, Kansas.
The Bulldogs leading scorer this season has been guard Bennett Stirtz with 19.1 points per game.
Famous Drake alumni
- Television star Steve Allen
- Actor Jeremy Piven (“Entourage”)
- Professional golfer Zach Johnson
- Actor Michael Emerson (“Lost”)
- Author Bill Bryson
- Director Samuel Wanamaker
