Iowa Basketball: Drake Transfers Cam Manyawu, Kael Combs Commit

Drake transfer Cam Manyawu has committed to Iowa basketball, marking his third college stop after Wyoming and Drake. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in his sophomore season at Drake, and he is expected to enhance Iowa's front court under new head coach Ben McCollum. Manyawu joins fellow Drake players Bennett Stirtz and Kael Combs, who have also transferred to Iowa, as McCollum works to rebuild the team after a disappointing season. Stirtz, a standout and the reigning Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, is exploring the NBA Draft but intends to play for Iowa next season. Combs, a versatile guard, averaged 3.8 points and is noted for his defensive skills, adding depth to Iowa's roster. McCollum's efforts in the transfer portal reflect his strategy to revitalize the Hawkeyes following the departure of Fran McCaffery.