New Drake basketball coach Ben McCollum says getting the right fit was a focus as he rebuilt the Bulldog roster. Only two players return from last years team that won a second straight Missouri Valley Tournament title in the final season under former coach Darian DeVries.

Among the key newcomers is six-seven junior college transfer Tavion Banks. McCollum says Banks has made big steps since it was discovered he was having trouble with his eyesight.

McCollum says the biggest chore in his new job was putting together a schedule. Drake released its non-conference schedule on Wednesday and is still short a game.

They open at home on Monday, November fourth against York College of Nebraska.