The 1969–70 Drake Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Drake University as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference during the 1969–70 NCAA University Division men's basketball season.
The team was led by 12th-year head coach Maury John and played their home games at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Bulldogs were 14–2 in Missouri Valley Conference play to capture the league title.
Drake received a bid to the NCAA tournament where they defeated Houston in the regional semifinal.
The Bulldogs completed the season with a 26–5 record and were ranked number 11 in both major polls.