Matt Drake (Lakeville, Minn. | North) was voted MIAC Rookie of the Year after starting every game and averaging 30.8 minutes per contest in his debut season at Carleton. Drake averaged 11.8 points per game and dished out 29 assists in conference play. He is the second consecutive Knight to receive MIAC Rookie of the Year honors, joining teammate and 2023-24 recipient Sam Koelling.