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If you’re tracking the Drake Bulldogs Basketball schedule, you’re already tuned into one of Des Moines’ great winter traditions. Drake Bulldogs men’s basketball represents Drake University in NCAA Division I and competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. With blue-and-white pride and a program history that dates back to 1906, the Bulldogs deliver a home-court experience that feels personal, loud, and fully locked in on every possession.

Drake has built a postseason résumé that includes 5 NCAA Tournament appearances—with the program’s first trip coming in 1969 and its most recent appearance in 2021. That 1968–69 season stands as a defining moment, ending with an Elite Eight run that still resonates with fans today. Another major milestone followed soon after: Drake captured a premier postseason trophy as NIT Champions in 1971, a title that remains one of the program’s signature achievements.

Key figures help tell the Bulldogs’ story across eras. Head coach Maury John led Drake to its national rise in the late 1960s, including the 1969 Elite Eight run. On the floor, Walt “Slug” Roberts—the star center of the 1968–69 team—became closely tied to that breakthrough season. In more recent years, Tucker DeVries has emerged as a marquee name of Drake’s 2020s-era success, giving fans another standout to rally around on game night.

Home games are played at the Knapp Center, a multi-use, on-campus arena that has been Drake’s primary basketball home since 1992. With a capacity of 7,152, it’s a compact, energetic setting where crowd noise can spike fast and momentum swings feel even bigger in person. Add in the edge of Missouri Valley Conference play and it’s easy to see why Bulldogs fans bring a high-stakes vibe to Des Moines every winter.

Rivalries also shape the feel of the season—especially in league play. Drake’s matchups with Northern Iowa carry in-state intensity and frequent conference implications, while games against Bradley often connect directly to MVC positioning. Illinois State is another familiar conference opponent, with plenty of close, high-leverage battles over the decades. When those dates land on the schedule, the atmosphere at the Knapp Center tends to rise with them.

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The Knapp Center, home to the Drake Bulldogs, is a multi-use on-campus arena that serves as the primary home for Drake basketball. With a capacity of 7,152, it’s known for a compact, energetic setting that can amplify crowd noise and momentum swings.

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Other Missouri Valley Conference (Men’s Basketball) Teams

Missouri Valley Conference (Men’s Basketball):

• Belmont Bruins
• Bradley Braves
• Drake Bulldogs
• Evansville Purple Aces
• Illinois State Redbirds
• Indiana State Sycamores
• Missouri State Bears
• Murray State Racers
• Northern Iowa Panthers
• Southern Illinois Salukis
• UIC Flames
• Valparaiso Beacons

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