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Iowa’s Drake Ayala on New Transfers, Battling Adversity, & The Iowa Culture

Published April 3rd, 2025 by Justin Basch

Great having 2x National Finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa on the show today!

  • 1:13 - Checking in Post-NCAA’s & Gaming
  • 03:40 - Growth at Iowa
  • 06:30 - Going to Paris with Spencer Lee
  • 10:00 - Overcoming Adversity
  • 12:20 - The NCAA Tournament
  • 15:20 - NCAA Finals Experience 2 Years in a Row
  • 16:30 - Teemer & Parco Hate
  • 20:30 - Nasir Bailey & Jordan Williams Joining Iowa
  • 24:30 - Excitement on the Recruits Coming In
  • 26:00 - Training Partners
  • 27:45 - Having His Brother Dru in the Room
  • 29:10 - Buchanan Winning National Title
  • 30:10 - The Iowa Culture
  • 33:30 - Leadership In the Room
  • 36:30 - Pride in Career
  • 38:25 - Hawkeye Streaks
  • 40:30 - Fan Q&A

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