Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Artie86]

21 hours ago, cleeter said:

I 100% support and fully endorse this statement. 

*worth mentioning, I am also a lefty

….me too! When people say, “You’re a lefty, I didn’t know that!” 

I always reply, “Yep, all day long, every day!” Lol

[jermhoosierfan]

On 6/17/2025 at 7:20 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

Kinda surprised he is able to find time with all the rain lately.

[str8baller]

On 6/17/2025 at 8:20 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

Maybe after his first title he’ll reprise Coach Knights golf show. :)

[Chris007]

22 hours ago, jermhoosierfan said:

Kinda surprised he is able to find time with all the rain lately.

My son played with him and Tucker a couple of weeks ago, then saw DDV again there the next night. He seems to enjoy hanging out there.

[Chris007]

14 hours ago, str8baller said:

Maybe after his first title he’ll reprise Coach Knights golf show. :)

Loved that show. I'm guessing this would be the PG version

[OliviaPope40]

On 6/17/2025 at 8:20 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

The course is close to the academic center and the hospital.

[OliviaPope40]

On 6/17/2025 at 10:58 AM, Artie86 said:

….me too! When people say, “You’re a lefty, I didn’t know that!” 

I always reply, “Yep, all day long, every day!” Lol

I say the same thing.

[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