On Sept. 26, Hope Bibens remembered why she loves Drake women’s basketball. The Director of University Archives was at Hoops Fest in downtown Des Moines. She watched as her four-year-old daughter Hattie ran around, practiced her basketball skills and interacted with Drake players.
“They’re in the community. They’re giving back to the community,” Bibens said. “Our women’s basketball team — they’ll always stop and talk to little kids.