Iowa sophomore guard Isaia Howard says he did not hesitate to follow coach Ben McCollum to Iowa City. The native of Plattsburg, Missouri, was one of six Drake players who are now on the Hawkeye roster after being part of a Drake team that posted a school record 31 wins and made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Howard appeared in 30 games as a freshman and averaged just under five points per game.

Howard says under McCollum he learned the importance of defense and toughness.

Howard says the transition to Iowa has been a smooth one, both off and on the court.