Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Alistair Smash 581]

7 minutes ago, str8baller said:

If the kid going to UConn backs out and signs with IU we’ll have something. 

My God. If he could get Braylon or Haralson to pull an Eric Gordon he would be instant IU royalty.  

[Silat Player 1,671]

4 minutes ago, BehindTheBench said:

 

LOL. I'm not claiming everybody thought Woody was bad. 

I'm saying lots of people saw the issue with Woody and his lack of college experience.

I get that you're upset with the hire, but come on now. 

There were lots of people who were worried about Crean too. I remember going to Marquette's forum when he was hired and seeing how many people who happy that CTC was leaving for IU. That wasn't good at all. 

 

[Trish 14,306]

I have to hand it to Scott Dolson, this dude has some basketballs on him. First, he hires Woodson who had zero NCAA tournament wins, ends up getting fired after four years with only two NCAA appearances. Now, he hires a guy who has only 1 NCAA tournament wins.

 

That takes some basketballs. 

[OliviaPope40 7,335]

So what do I win for pulling this one out.

[LamarCheeks 21,576]

3 minutes ago, Trish said:

I have to hand it to Scott Dolson, this dude has some basketballs on him. First, he hires Woodson who had zero NCAA tournament wins, ends up getting fired after four years with only two NCAA appearances. Now, he hires a guy who has only 1 NCAA tournament wins.

 

That takes some basketballs. 

You do realize his hand was kinda forced with Woodson, right? I sorta feel like we've been over this many, many, many times. 

[JustWinBaby 1,436]

Geez why did this place get so negative all of a sudden?

Maybe we should've pumped the brakes and recalibrated expectations at some point in the last two months instead of assuming we'd get Brad Stevens, Billy Donovan, or Jay Wright.

[BleedCubbieBlue 1,943]

5 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Don Maclean’s son is the last one.  

Can he belt out “American Pie” like his dad?

[HoosierCoop 4,155]

Coaching thread…done!

On to the portal thread now!

[GP711 1,733]

After some research I am excited:)

[Silat Player 1,671]

Here's a run-down of Devries' offense when he was at Drake for anyone who is interested:

https://247sports.com/college/west-virginia/article/deep-dive-statistical-analysis-to-understand-the-darian-devries-offense-229278704/

[iubb 4,509]

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[AZ Hoosier 10,364]

37 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

Id love to have seen Woody's reaction when he heard the news....

He's rumored to have said that he hope DeVries can get 'em over the hump.

[Pagoda 3,833]

15 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

I heard he won't be coming.

Re: Ostrom, I was wrong, I'm not sure what he is likely doing, so he might come to IU.

[Magnanimous 5,307]

7 minutes ago, Trish said:

I have to hand it to Scott Dolson, this dude has some basketballs on him. First, he hires Woodson who had zero NCAA tournament wins, ends up getting fired after four years with only two NCAA appearances. Now, he hires a guy who has only 1 NCAA tournament wins.

 

That takes some basketballs. 

At least you pluralized one wins. I like the optimism!

[JaybobHoosier 12,842]

27 minutes ago, mdiu28 said:

Think he brings Chester Frazier? Holy moly never envisioned that guy being on staff at IU. 

Only if Eric Gordon introduces him at half court!

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,381]

We. Are. So. Back.

So damn excited to see how he builds this roster. Get Mullins!!

[Trish 14,306]

I’m hearing Jordan Hulls will be retained. Expect Cody Zeller to be a named to a position as well. 

[NVFalcons1990 442]

40 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

Id love to have seen Woody's reaction when he heard the news....

Who cares!

[HoosierHoopster 7,840]

1 hour ago, iubb said:

 

 

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2025/3/18/mens-basketball-darian-devries-named-31st-head-coach-of-iu-mens-basketball-program

“Led the league in scoring offense…”

Oh heck yeah!

Didn’t know that much about his history but all of this sounds like exactly the right kind of coach for IU. The way he built Drake, the immediate turnarounds, the consistent 20 and 25 win seasons, that he’s just 49 yesrs old but has decades of good coaching experience, that he’s a passionate kind of coach, yeah, I’m happy with this decision.

Good job Dolson. 
 

Goodbye QB

[akumanina 397]

12 minutes ago, BehindTheBench said:

 

Guess Woodson thought coaching at IU was all about taking daily naps, wine and dine, and smoking cigars. All too easy until fans and big time boosters were fed up with him.