DES MOINES, Iowa - The Drake University men's basketball team rings in the new season at home Saturday, Nov. 2, in an exhibition against the Upper Iowa Peacocks. Tipoff is scheduled for noon at the Knapp Center.
Drake, defending Missouri Valley Conference champion, look to start off the season strong after a 24-win season and postseason appearance in head coach Darian DeVries first season at the helm. D.J. Wilkins, who earned MVC All-Freshman Team honors last season, leads Drake's veterans and makes his return to the court after suffering a season-ending ankle injury in last year's final game of the season.