The Drake University men's basketball team recently completed its summer practice schedule as the team prepares for the upcoming 2016-17 season. With a more veteran roster, the team has focused on improving its defense, building team chemistry and working with newcomers De'Antae McMurray and T.J. Thomas.

The team heads into fall practices with six returning players that gained starting experience last year and eight total returning letterwinners from 2015-16. Watch the above video to hear head  coach Ray Giacoletti, returning All-MVC guard Reed Timmer and Casey Schlatter discuss this summer's practices.