Drake basketball Coach Darian DeVries has led the Bulldogs to five straight 20-win seasons and expectations are high for this season. Reigning Missouri Valley player of the year Tucker DeVries is one of two starters returning from last season’s NCAA Tournament team and the Bulldogs are the preseason favorite in the Valley race.

Ten newcomers are on the roster, including five transfers.

DeVries feels this Drake team will have more depth.

The Bulldogs host Truman State in an exhibition on November second.