Ben McCollum is the head coach of the Drake Bulldogs but will take over for the Iowa Hawkeyes next season. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Northwest Missouri State. McCollum joined them as a graduate assistant under head coach Steve Tappmeyer. He spent two years in the program and helped lead them to just their second Elite Eight appearance in their history.
McCollum joined the Drake Bulldogs on a five-year contract at the start of the 2024-2025 regular season. Below is everything you need to know about his personal life.
A Look Into Ben McCollum’s Family Life
McCollum is married to Michelle McCollum. Not much is known about her as she keeps a low profile and is hardly in the spotlight. However, Michelle is a staunch supporter of her husband and has been sighted multiple times at games.
Ben has also mentioned her several times in interviews and on social media. Michelle doesn’t have any publicly known social media accounts.
McCollum’s Children
Ben and Michelle have three children: two sons, Peyton and Tate, and a daughter, Ann. Peyton and Tate both play point guard at Maryville High School.
Who Are McCollum’s Parents?
Ben’s Mother is Mary Timko. However, there isn’t any information about his father in the public space. Mary Timko retired from her position as an associate juvenile judge of Iowa District 3 in 2021. She attended the University of Iowa, where she obtained an undergraduate degree in law.
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She also obtained a Master’s degree in law from the same university. After starting her professional career as an assistant attorney for Johnson County in 1982, she spent over thirty years as a successful attorney and later judge. In 1993, she was also an adjunct professor at Buena Vista University.
Does McCollum Have Any Siblings?
McCollum has a brother named Joey. His personal or professional information is not publicly available, just like his father’s.
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