Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From Rick Bozich's interview with DDV.  And if you didn't already know, Rick has announced his retirement and a story about that is in the second link below.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/iu-sports/bozich-5-questions-with-new-indiana-mens-basketball-coach-darian-devries/article_343bef40-161e-4887-a1d7-80dd4e073536.html

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-rick-bozich-to-retire-after-50-year-career/article_a6310dd6-3dde-4dc1-be3b-adac5a51d007.html

[Demo]

27 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From Rick Bozich's interview with DDV.  And if you didn't already know, Rick has announced his retirement and a story about that is in the second link below.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/iu-sports/bozich-5-questions-with-new-indiana-mens-basketball-coach-darian-devries/article_343bef40-161e-4887-a1d7-80dd4e073536.html

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-rick-bozich-to-retire-after-50-year-career/article_a6310dd6-3dde-4dc1-be3b-adac5a51d007.html

Have always liked Bozich. And I really like him describing Cal as “scuttling” the IU-UK series. That’s as subtle as a kick in the head.

[HoosierHoopster]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From Rick Bozich's interview with DDV.  And if you didn't already know, Rick has announced his retirement and a story about that is in the second link below.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/iu-sports/bozich-5-questions-with-new-indiana-mens-basketball-coach-darian-devries/article_343bef40-161e-4887-a1d7-80dd4e073536.html

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-rick-bozich-to-retire-after-50-year-career/article_a6310dd6-3dde-4dc1-be3b-adac5a51d007.html

Used to read Bozich's bball journalism when he was with the Courier-Journal, he's genuinely a trendsetter and with 50 years of sports journalism, one of the best out there. Well earned retirement.

[HoosierHoopster]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From Rick Bozich's interview with DDV.  And if you didn't already know, Rick has announced his retirement and a story about that is in the second link below.

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/iu-sports/bozich-5-questions-with-new-indiana-mens-basketball-coach-darian-devries/article_343bef40-161e-4887-a1d7-80dd4e073536.html

https://www.wdrb.com/sports/hall-of-fame-sports-journalist-rick-bozich-to-retire-after-50-year-career/article_a6310dd6-3dde-4dc1-be3b-adac5a51d007.html

Interesting side-note that per Bozich's article on his interview with DeVries, IU is still waiting on both waiver requests - Leal and Goode. Thought the Leal request was rejected, but apparently not.

[jermhoosierfan]

1 hour ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Interesting side-note that per Bozich's article on his interview with DeVries, IU is still waiting on both waiver requests - Leal and Goode. Thought the Leal request was rejected, but apparently not.

They are taking their sweet time with that waiver.  At this rate, the semester will start before they find out.

[OGIUAndy]

2 hours ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Interesting side-note that per Bozich's article on his interview with DeVries, IU is still waiting on both waiver requests - Leal and Goode. Thought the Leal request was rejected, but apparently not.

I think folks were just speculating that he was the odd man out because of Ristic, but that's just people guessing. 

[rayl456]

2 hours ago, OGIUAndy said:

I think folks were just speculating that he was the odd man out because of Ristic, but that's just people guessing. 

Or you could substitute hoping for guessing.  I don’t see what he really adds, but I admit that I’m biased.  But if Coach DeVries thinks he’s worth another year, so be it.   :)

[Trish]

On 6/17/2025 at 6:20 AM, Chris007 said:

I'm a little worried. Coach and his family love Pfau golf course. Hopefully doesn't become a problem like it did for the last coach. I'm just kidding about it being a problem, but he is there a lot. Super nice guy

Chris, is he shopping at Fresh Thyme yet? Maybe he’s a Krogucci sort of guy. I’m sure he’s enjoying Bloomington more than Morgantown!

[OliviaPope40]

1 hour ago, Trish said:

Chris, is he shopping at Fresh Thyme yet? Maybe he’s a Krogucci sort of guy. I’m sure he’s enjoying Bloomington more than Morgantown!

Bloomington Farmers Market on a Saturday?

[Chris007]

13 hours ago, Trish said:

Chris, is he shopping at Fresh Thyme yet? Maybe he’s a Krogucci sort of guy. I’m sure he’s enjoying Bloomington more than Morgantown!

I have seen him at Mother Bear's west side, Zagreb's, and Pfau a couple of times. My buddy did say they say him at Kroger east side and also City Church

[AZ Hoosier]

Finally, a bit of sanity out of West Virginia:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/west-virginia-ad-debunks-silly-conspiracy-theories-about-darian-devries-departure/

[Demo]

38 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Finally, a bit of sanity out of West Virginia:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/west-virginia-ad-debunks-silly-conspiracy-theories-about-darian-devries-departure/

The WVU AD has been nothing but a good dude throughout. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Even if they only did this for a couple of students, it's still a pretty good pr stunt.

https://x.com/i/status/1958544627126206525

[LamarCheeks]

34 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Even if they only did this for a couple of students, it's still a pretty good pr stunt.

https://x.com/i/status/1958544627126206525

Definitely. 

You'd never have caught Archie or Woody doing this. 

[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, LamarCheeks said:

Definitely. 

You'd never have caught Archie or Woody doing this. 

Or RMK.

 This is definitely a Tom Crean – style move

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Or RMK.

 This is definitely a Tom Crean – style move

Well in fairness, in Bobby's 1st year as head coach, just how much stuff did the average student have in the way of worldly possessions?  Basically all I had in 1966 was a small radio, a Royal portable typewriter and my clothes.

[go iu bb]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Well in fairness, in Bobby's 1st year as head coach, just how much stuff did the average student have in the way of worldly possessions?  Basically all I had in 1966 was a small radio, a Royal portable typewriter and my clothes.

And here I was thinking you went to college before the invention of radios and typewriters. 

[Stuhoo]

50 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Well in fairness, in Bobby's 1st year as head coach, just how much stuff did the average student have in the way of worldly possessions?  Basically all I had in 1966 was a small radio, a Royal portable typewriter and my clothes.

So RMK didn't help push your Model T up the hill? For those interested; an article on dorm chic back in OF's days:

https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/college-dorm-history-decorations/

[TTT]

First the football coach communications and involved with students/fans and now the basketball coach who comfortably and in his natural way (nothing flashy)….students/fans like this and has been missing and it just grows on most everyone creating a healthy culture.  It’s they are present in the same place….. 

Not a culture of we are over here better than you who are over there.

[jermhoosierfan]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Even if they only did this for a couple of students, it's still a pretty good pr stunt.

https://x.com/i/status/1958544627126206525

I wonder how many digits were exchanged by the players?  On another note, nice way to set a tone with the student body and get them ready for some ball!!!