Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Hoosierfan2017]

22 minutes ago, Hoosier DaDa said:

He was living on fumes from his playing days to win over the fan base. 

Many people wanted an “indiana guy” because he would “get it,” but you don’t have to be from Indiana/have went to Indiana to be a Hoosier. From everything I’ve seen/heard thus far I think we got ourselves one this time. 

[IUHoosier5]

7 minutes ago, mamasa said:

 

Home of the $5 Kevin Wilson-Rita. 

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

Seeing a handful of tweets about DDV making his rounds at the major Bloomington establishments yesterday. Love it. Being a genuine man of the people will serve him well. It earned Crean a LOT of leash.

Did Ballo take him to Upstairs?   :)

[Alford Bailey]

Glad to hear DDV is out and about. Pope has made a point to do this and it has paid dividends for him with UK fans.

[Bowhunter]

Just kind of talking out loud. If you were to ask me who the better coach Is between McCollum and DeVries, I’d probably say short term DeVries for his recruiting and power 5 experience. Long term I think McCollum . I believe he will be a top 10 coach in college basketball someday. I was never crazy of his slow style offense, but after watching them last night, I wonder if that’s something he will alter as he gets better talent.  DeVries had a good record, but no runs in the tournament like my man crush Dusty May. I’m optimistic but wonder how these three guys look 5 years down the road.

[Soulsnipes]

Edited March 21, 2025 by Soulsnipes

[8bucks]

48 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I heard he went up and down Kirkwood. But yes was in Upstairs during the afternoon games 

This part of coaching, even being a little humble, I would excel at.  Week one, I could hit a few places every day, get some great food, drink great company.  I would kill this part of being the coach.  The rest, well, maybe better to have someone else 

[HoosierHoopster]

54 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I’m four years older than you so I would agree the 87 team and those early 90’s teams are my favorites.

I'm just so happy to learn I'm older than both of you.... 

[Chris007]

7 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

This part of coaching, even being a little humble, I would excel at.  Week one, I could hit a few places every day, get some great food, drink great company.  I would kill this part of being the coach.  The rest, well, maybe better to have someone else 

Me too and I practice this part often. Going to get more practice this afternoon. If any hasn’t been to Upstairs lately it’s a sports bar dream 

[PartyintheVillas]

44 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Just kind of talking out loud. If you were to ask me who the better coach Is between McCollum and DeVries, I’d probably say short term DeVries for his recruiting and power 5 experience. Long term I think McCollum . I believe he will be a top 10 coach in college basketball someday. I was never crazy of his slow style offense, but after watching them last night, I wonder if that’s something he will alter as he gets better talent.  DeVries had a good record, but no runs in the tournament like my man crush Dusty May. I’m optimistic but wonder how these three guys look 5 years down the road.

I was at first really impressed with Drake last night until I couldn't figure out why Missouri kept pressuring so far out from the basket  which just enabled their passing and cutting. It was what Drake was doing as much as what Missouri was doing. All Drake had to do was read where help side came from and pass there then wait for a cutter after terrible defensive rotations 24 feet from the basket guarding non shooters. It's not that I wasn't impressed by Drake as much as I was baffled at the coaching decisions of Missouri. Missouri was long and athletic compared to Drake. Why chase? Guard the 3 point line but also kind of pack it and make Drake's guy beat them 1:1. Missouri dominated offensively in the second half, but they just could stop Drake from getting layups. Stay packed in, help from the corners and make them hit contested shots from the corners with length and speed running out at them. IDK maybe it's just me.

[Silat Player]

5 minutes ago, PartyintheVillas said:

I was at first really impressed with Drake last night until I couldn't figure out why Missouri kept pressuring so far out from the basket  which just enabled their passing and cutting. It was what Drake was doing as much as what Missouri was doing. All Drake had to do was read where help side came from and pass there then wait for a cutter after terrible defensive rotations 24 feet from the basket guarding non shooters. It's not that I wasn't impressed by Drake as much as I was baffled at the coaching decisions of Missouri. Missouri was long and athletic compared to Drake. Why chase? Guard the 3 point line but also kind of pack it and make Drake's guy beat them 1:1. Missouri dominated offensively in the second half, but they just could stop Drake from getting layups. Stay packed in, help from the corners and make them hit contested shots from the corners with length and speed running out at them. IDK maybe it's just me.

This times a thousand. I was baffled by the pressure by Missouri, nearly out to half court. 

I was not impressed by the "adjustments" made by Gates. I mean, what did he adjust on D? Just back off of Drake. What would've been hard about that? Why guard them all the way out to half court?

[FortWayneHoosier]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Me too and I practice this part often. Going to get more practice this afternoon. If any hasn’t been to Upstairs lately it’s a sports bar dream 

was there during the season, was a nice atmosphere!

[jermhoosierfan]

https://www.wvnews.com/devries-and-his-family-adjusting-to-west-virginia/article_2f824124-923d-11ef-a5d1-c36c13013813.html

Here is an article from Thanksgiving time about CDD and his family adjusting to Morgantown.  I expect something like this in a few months about his life in Bloomington.  It says that he lived in a hotel for 3 months till they sold their house and got their new one, so they might be doing the same now.  And it looks like their daughter will be a sophomore and plays volleyball and basketball.  Seems like a down to Earth guy.

[TheBigLebowski]

17 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

McCollum basically turned over that entire roster -- had only a couple leftovers from DeVries. He's the real deal. 

[soindianahoosierfan]

2 hours ago, 68Hoosier said:

I can remember some of Knights teams taking some *** whooping's back in the day.  It seemed like some of them where on purpose at times to let them know if they don't listen and do what they want this is the outcome.  Teaching moment so to speak.

 

Not sure that is what this is but sometimes a good whooping opens your eyes to make you better.

 

1994, Minnesota shellacked us by 50. Knight just sat there and let it happen.

[#1fanofafrin]

LOL AI keep the Shalooby's dream alive.

Below is a question I asked just moments ago:

[iu eyedoc]

3 hours ago, JustWinBaby said:

 

Drinks with Ballo?

[Goober]

3 hours ago, JustWinBaby said:

 

I never missed a Bob Knight IU coached game. Huge fan. But I hope he never breathes the words Bob Knight. Let’s move on, this is his team now!

[go iu bb]

8 minutes ago, Goober said:

I never missed a Bob Knight IU coached game. Huge fan. But I hope he never breathes the words Bob Knight. Let’s move on, this is his team now!

You might be a goober but you're spot on. Need to stop living in the past.

[BA47591]

Connect with the patriarchs and well-ragarded high school coaches in the state. Win them over and you'll have all of the intel you need on the players to recruit in the area. Don't forget that's where your breads buttered and jump on the in-state 2027 group. A lot of talent there.