DES MOINES, Iowa — After announcing Eric Henderson as the next Bulldog men's basketball coach at the end of March, Drake University formally introduced him as a during a Monday press conference.

Eric Henderson is the type of person ... On Friday morning (March 28), Henderson met with university president Marty Martin. By midday, Hardin and Drake had extended an offer.

Eric Henderson ... The excitement for Drake basketball is at an all-time high, and I’m looking forward to building relationships and representing such a committed university and fan base.

"Eric quickly established himself in ... of our men's basketball program that I welcome Coach Henderson and his family to Drake University," Drake University President Marty Martin said.

Make that three commitments in one week for Drake men’s basketball. Isaiah Carr – a transfer out of the University of Denver – announced his commitment to Eric Henderson’s program on April 18.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eric Henderson ... such a committed university and fan base." Henderson is a native of Coggon, Iowa, about 140 miles northeast of Drake's campus in Des Moines.

Eric Henderson is beginning to put together his coaching staff. The Drake basketball head coach ... as an assistant coach at Northern State University and has also spent time at Illinois Wesleyan.

Warren Niles and Kyle Ryan have been named to the Drake men’s basketball coaching staff, head coach Eric Henderson announced ... Chris Crutchfield at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eric Henderson ... for Drake basketball is at an all-time high, and I’m looking forward to building relationships and representing such a committed university and ...