Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Ryno6284]

5 minutes ago, sirhoosierlot said:

Feels so good to have a college basketball coach man so good 

FIFY

[Banksyrules]

Yeah not sure what to think. I’ll give him a fair shot but it’s a meh for me so far. I’ll never forgive Buckner and Woodson because Dusty was right there for the taking. 

[Henryville Hoosier]

Watching WVU vs Kansas on YouTube. Homework 

[IUCane]

1 minute ago, Shoes_N_Shorts said:

Don’t hate it, but much preferred McCollum. 
 

onwards…

I want to believe.   Someone sell me why I should like this hire better than

Beard

Wade

Mccollum

mccasland

[str8baller]

Just now, Banksyrules said:

Yeah not sure what to think. I’ll give him a fair shot but it’s a meh for me so far. I’ll never forgive Buckner and Woodson because Dusty was right there for the taking. 

Sometime you just have to get lucky. We’re due

[#1fanofafrin]

[Demo]

1 minute ago, JustWinBaby said:

DeVries is actually a somewhat common surname in Dutch-speaking parts of the world and refers to a proper place (Friesland, in northern Netherlands). So it makes sense the V is capitalized.

Fun fact, the language of Friesland is the closest living relative to the English language. One rhyme that is sometimes used to demonstrate the similarity between Frisian and English is "Bread, butter and green cheese is good English and good Fries" (pronounced like freeze, not like french fries, to be clear).

Outstanding information! And also begs the question: which did you think was more likely when you rolled out of bed this morning, IU having a coach by the end of the day or you writing a post using “Frisian”?

[IU5355]

Please bring Tucker. That kid would light the Hall on fire!

[hoosiersoxfan]

Just now, IU5355 said:

Please bring Tucker. That kid would light the Hall on fire!

Already widely reported Tucker is coming with

[Eagle’s Rug]

6 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Lol, Indiana basketball is so cooked. Completely Underwhelming.

Oh well. Let’s see what he does with his 4 years. Not much expectations to beat.


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[DChoosier]

So will Rabby or Goodman claim they broke the story 

[BehindTheBench]

In a group text with guys from several other BigTen schools, some who played at IL and Purdue. Getting absolutely cooked for this hire. Anybody got a comeback for me? What a kick in the nuts man….

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

New Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries will be introduced at 11:30 a.m, Wednesday, in the press room inside Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

[go iu bb]

Someone posted this article in the other thread but I thought I'd share it here for those that may have missed it. It's a good read. I recommend it those on the fence about him to read it, it might sway you to a more positive outlook on the hire. I don't think people who are set against this hire will change their minds no matter what unless he starts winning games.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/todds-take-a-curt-cignetti-for-indiana-basketball-what-i-saw-darian-devries-do-at-drake-qualifies-01jpnd62eh7q

[iubb]

[Uspshoosier]

Regardless of whether you wanted anyone else or not it’s time to get behind an actual college basketball coach leading the program you are invested in.    No need to call out anyone on stuff that didn’t end up happening or playing the I told you so card.   IU program has moved on and so should this message board.   You don’t have to love or even like the hire.  He has time to show what he can do at the next level.   College basketball lifer and grinder.   One happy mailman right now 

[Trish]

Not a sexy hire, 70% of Indiana fans are going to say out loud “Who” when they read the headline this evening. Shocking to an extent, but coaches don’t want to leave their current spots anymore. Pearl, Greg, Few, etc., 

Will we be here again in four years? Could be, I wouldn’t be surprised. But I hope this hire works out. Woodson never should’ve been hired in the first place, hopefully this is a legit replacement. 

I hope he builds a solid staff around him. 

EDIT: Some further thoughts, Will Stevens end up at Butler next year when his daughter is out of high school? Got that would be a kick in the nuts. First letting Dusty May go and potentially seeing Stevens return home a year after our opening. 

[Demo]

14 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

You’re in luck, because I believe it is capitalized. 

Thank God, now I just have get past this putting 2 A’s in the 2nd syllable in his 1st name and then I‘m gold.

[HoosierSadaseci]

Not my top choice, but still a good pick, I like it, and am excited to see what he can do for IU basketball...

[iubb]

Just now, BehindTheBench said:

In a group text with guys from several other BigTen schools, some who played at IL and Purdue. Getting absolutely cooked for this hire. Anybody got a comeback for me? What a kick in the nuts man….

Link an article to Mark Pope hiring