Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

IU just dropped a video of DDV arriving and Tucker is in tow with an IU hoodie on, if anyone had a shred of doubt about who our first portal target would be.

"Dad, our family makes an extra $1.5 million next year if you'll let me play for you. Please!!"

[FortWayneHoosier]

1 minute ago, Home Jersey said:

We're gonna like his vibe... gonna be the best intro press conference since 2008. 

does he steal the "its Indiana, its Indiana" line? or does he create a new quotable....tune in at 11:30 to find out!

[Artie86]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm tired of talking about but he never backed out. He never said yes. He was undecided until we needed an answer and he said no. 

We got our third choice and he very well could be a home run. 

Chris,......I was just thinking about this exact thing walking down my HS hallway to the RR. lol

I passed the bookstore I heard some students talking to the bookstore lady, an IU fan, about IU's new direction.

I proceeded and thought, I wanted Stevens badly as well as many others, but when you have to wait, and I mean really wait, for an answer from a potential coach to come and be the next coach at Indiana University, there could be a slight red flag or problem.

Just seeing a few pics of Darian on his way into our storied Assembly Hall, in his "All Business" suit, wearing a telling smile from ear to ear,.....says a lot.

 

 

[BeerBQ]

1 minute ago, IU5355 said:

Link?

 

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, Rusty Shackleford said:

Good morning, fellow idiots!

I watched a couple of WVU games last night and thought I share a few quick observations.

1) DeVries: Very calm during the game. Not a yeller/screamer but still engaged. 

2) Defense: The defense really stands out. Players are very active and very handsy -- getting into passing lanes and deflecting. They are intent on disrupting opposing offenses and are successful more often than not. 

3) Offense: Tempo is the big talking point after looking at the numbers. I'll say the offense isn't boring. It's not a slog to watch. There's a lot of movement and cutting that creates really good shots. They will go deep into the shot clock but will also take advantage of transition opportunities and quick scores when they're available.

Speaking of transition, rebounding is another thing that really stands out. They are good on the defensive boards but don't crash the offensive glass seeming to prefer getting back to prevent opposing transition opportunities. So don't expect Izzo like second and third chance offense. But like I noted above, the offense generates really good looks and shots. You're fine with this approach as long as you have good shooters/talent making the most of those opportunities. 

Lastly, the games I watched were both WVU losses. The team never quit or seem disengaged.

Just some first impressions and I'll also say that DeVries's "style" is really hard to pin down from looking at KenPom and Torvik numbers. He's kind of been all over the place which either means he doesn't have an identity or he tailors his style to his personnel. I'm leaning toward the truth being the latter based on what I watched.

Two things stand out from this:

1)  Oh, no.  Does that mean we are going the track "deflections."  

2)  Adaptability is key.  The best coaches adapt.  Sounds good.  

[PartyintheVillas]

1 minute ago, iubb said:

 

 

Some big cheesy smiles, a lot of excitement and happiness. That's different than Archie Miller at least!

[Hoosier DaDa]

1 hour ago, IUguy77 said:

See yall in 4 years when everyone else is calling for his head. I’ll keep the receipts. Bye

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, IUguy77 said:

Pretty safe to say IU won’t be adding any new National Championship banners to the rafters anytime soon. Archie 2.0. SMH. Try again in 4 years I guess. 

[westgym]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm tired of talking about but he never backed out. He never said yes. He was undecided until we needed an answer and he said no. 

We got our third choice and he very well could be a home run. 

Brad Stevens’ persona/character has been under a microscope since 2010.  There is nothing to suggest he is anything but a straight shooter and a high integrity man—either known by the public or those closest to him.  He would not play these sort of games.

A report of him saying “no” a few days ago sounds like it could have been along the lines of SD saying, “hey, I know we’ve discussed this in the past and you’ve said you’re happy in Boston, but I think we’ve got our guy unless something’s changed.  Just thought I’d give one last chance.”

Having donors think that Brad Stevens was still in play until the last moment was to IU’s advantage.  There’s no benefit to Brad mulling this over for months and playing cat and mouse with IU that I can see.

In any case—on to a new era for the cream and crimson.

 

[sirhoosierlot]

Man we are gonna win some damn ball games! 

[Stuhoo]

[AZ Hoosier]

2 hours ago, Papacap said:

Well, yeah.  It’s a safe bet that any school won’t likely be adding banners. It’s hard to do. And we wonder why people make fun of IU fans. 

Have you started the "Fire Coach DeVries" thread yet? 

I suspect people make fun of some Indiana fans because they are fickle... and they whine and complain about a coach before they are formally introduced...

[hoosierpatriot22]

Sorry if I’m asking for the hundredth time but I’ve been offline all day. What time is the press conference today?

[FortWayneHoosier]

Just now, hoosierpatriot22 said:

Sorry if I’m asking for the hundredth time but I’ve been offline all day. What time is the press conference today?

11:30 ET, so like 20 minutes from now! 

[Ron Mexico]

4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Typical Archie looking like he's about to shat his pants.  Stark contrast from what we've already seen from DeVries

[iubb]

Just now, hoosierpatriot22 said:

Sorry if I’m asking for the hundredth time but I’ve been offline all day. What time is the press conference today?

21 mins from now

[Home Jersey]

He's not scared of the job.

He doesn't just want the title. 

He's excited for the challenge.  

[IUCrazy2]

18 minutes ago, GP711 said:

You are well within your right to push back but just because the search firm has him on a list doesn't mean he was choice number one. on march 6th DeVries didnt think he was getting the job, wonder why that was. You have backups. You assuming brad's character from what you see in public doesn't change the fact that on Sunday night brad told scott he wouldn't in fact be taking the job

Its what happened. :)

Water under the bridge.  He isn't here and is likely to never be associated with Indiana University so at this point who cares?  My team is on the floor...

[sirhoosierlot]

Just now, hoosierpatriot22 said:

Sorry if I’m asking for the hundredth time but I’ve been offline all day. What time is the press conference today?

11:30 btn and IUhoosiers.com will probably be on YouTube later too. 

[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, westgym said:

Brad Stevens’ persona/character has been under a microscope since 2010.  There is nothing to suggest he is anything but a straight shooter and a high integrity man—either known by the public or those closest to him.  He would not play these sort of games.

A report of him saying “no” a few days ago sounds like it could have been along the lines of SD saying, “hey, I know we’ve discussed this in the past and you’ve said you’re happy in Boston, but I think we’ve got our guy unless something’s changed.  Just thought I’d give one last chance.”

Having donors think that Brad Stevens was still in play until the last moment was to IU’s advantage.  There’s no benefit to Brad mulling this over for months and playing cat and mouse with IU that I can see.

In any case—on to a new era for the cream and crimson.

 

LOL whatever you say man. You fooled the people that mattered. Go Hoosiers