Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[HoosierHoopster]

13 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yes the Jay Edwards era was amazing. I was at the game also. I remember it being so loud a few times I thought the balcony was going to fall. We’re going to get back to that I hope. 

Moved to Bloomington in 75 as a little kid, and left after graduating IU in '88.

As I think you can tell from that time span, yes, I am responsible for our 3 National Championships.

You're welcome.

Now that I'm getting all proper credit, the guy that most blew me away during that span, I Thomas. Dude was such a cold killer, when RMK took the leash off and let him run the floor, he and the team were just unstoppable.

After that into the 90s watching from afar, Cal, Henderson and Vic are my favorites,

Try stopping any one of them.

[Silat Player]

27 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yes the Jay Edwards era was amazing. I was at the game also. I remember it being so loud a few times I thought the balcony was going to fall. We’re going to get back to that I hope. 

Yep. I will forever contend that the 88-89 team was RMK's best coaching job. Winning the B1G that year when Illinois and Michigan both made the final four and Michigan won the title was amazing. That team was not one of his most talented at all. And the B1G was absolutely loaded with talent then. 

RMK was at the height of his powers then...

[Hoosier DaDa]

19 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Moved to Bloomington in 75 as a little kid, and left after graduating IU in '88.

As I think you can tell from that time span, yes, I am responsible for our 3 National Championships.

You're welcome.

Now that I'm getting all proper credit, the guy that most blew me away during that span, I Thomas. Dude was such a cold killer, when RMK took the leash off and let him run the floor, he and the team were just unstoppable.

After that into the 90s watching from afar, Cal, Henderson and Vic are my favorites,

Try stopping any one of them.

You need to move your butt back to Bloomington. I look at it like you’re the reason we’re on this long @$$ drought.

[Jeff Flabjohns]

1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

https://x.com/hoosiersconnect/status/1903487876010070467?s=46

Where will this be available once it’s out?

[Uspshoosier]

4 minutes ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

Where will this be available once it’s out?

https://www.inforindiana.com/players-perspective

[cthomas]

55 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Moved to Bloomington in 75 as a little kid, and left after graduating IU in '88.

As I think you can tell from that time span, yes, I am responsible for our 3 National Championships.

You're welcome.

Now that I'm getting all proper credit, the guy that most blew me away during that span, I Thomas. Dude was such a cold killer, when RMK took the leash off and let him run the floor, he and the team were just unstoppable.

After that into the 90s watching from afar, Cal, Henderson and Vic are my favorites,

Try stopping any one of them.

I. Thomas, the baby faced assassin.

[Golfman25]

1 hour ago, IU - Kaulie said:

I wish I could have seen those teams play.  
 

My older brothers have different favorite players from that era.  Calbert Cheaney, Damon Bailey, and Jay Edwards.  My brother said he’s never seen anyone shoot it the way Jay did. He was at Assembly Hall for his game winner against UM from the top of the key and was at the ‘Watford’ UK game and says the Watford game winner doesn’t even compare to the Edwards game winner.  He thought ‘The Hall’ was going to come down that day.

I’m really excited for the DDV era.  I think next year is going to be a blast and we have a chance to be really freaking good with Tucker.

Go Hoosiers!!!!

Fun fact.  I was a student when Edwards hit that shot.  Gave my dad my tickets under the basket where he hit that shot.  Time of his life.  :)  

And Jay used to show up at our parties, which unfortunately was probably a bad sign.  

[LamarCheeks]

3 hours ago, Pagoda said:

Ha.  Maybe.  Tough to pick between Francon and Tommy Basketball.

Every time I see that photo, I can't help but think of Ed Grimley ... 

[Hoosier DaDa]

1 hour ago, LamarCheeks said:

Every time I see that photo, I can't help but think of Ed Grimley ... 

“I must say”

[Hoosier82]

I went over to the Drake message board and read their thoughts on DeVries.  Positive thoughts were that he will quickly build a winner and that he should recruit well.  
 

Negative thoughts were that his teams dealt with a lot of injuries and they thought he played to conservative to end games.  There were multiple instances where his teams gave up leads in tourney games to ultimately lose.  
 

That doesn’t really line up with stat Dolson gave of 65% win percentage in close games.  That was supposedly a good stat when looking at good programs.  

[Jeff Flabjohns]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier82 said:

I went over to the Drake message board and read their thoughts on DeVries.  Positive thoughts were that he will quickly build a winner and that he should recruit well.  
 

Negative thoughts were that his teams dealt with a lot of injuries and they thought he played to conservative to end games.  There were multiple instances where his teams gave up leads in tourney games to ultimately lose.  
 

That doesn’t really line up with stat Dolson gave of 65% win percentage in close games.  That was supposedly a good stat when looking at good programs.  

Probably just the psychology of it…fans remember the bigger games and maybe he did play it too conservative in a few tourney losses. Overall his win % in close games is a big plus. 

[go iu bb]

1 hour ago, Hoosier82 said:

I went over to the Drake message board and read their thoughts on DeVries.  Positive thoughts were that he will quickly build a winner and that he should recruit well.  
 

Negative thoughts were that his teams dealt with a lot of injuries and they thought he played to conservative to end games.  There were multiple instances where his teams gave up leads in tourney games to ultimately lose.  
 

That doesn’t really line up with stat Dolson gave of 65% win percentage in close games.  That was supposedly a good stat when looking at good programs.  

Surely fans wouldn't let 1 or 2 games affect their perception of a coach? *cough* Crean against Syracuse *cough*

The stats Dolson gave and Drake fans perceiving him as bad at the end of the games can both be true. It doesn't mean the fans are correct though. An important game like a tournament game will leave a more lasting impression.

One can only hope that he's learned from his mistakes. Players aren't the only ones who should constantly be working on improving. 

[Dhop]

On 3/21/2025 at 12:58 PM, 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.

 

100%.  Can’t even count the number of bafflers back in the day.  It was like he lost to nobody’s on purpose. Big coach Knight fan here, but this board back in the day would have been interesting to say the least.

[hper50]

Does anyone have an update on where we stand with assistants and potential transfers? Been out of town, trying to monitor the different threads…

Sounds like yes to Norton, Frazier & Ostrom unlikely, Barnett?

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

3 minutes ago, hper50 said:

Does anyone have an update on where we stand with assistants and potential transfers? Been out of town, trying to monitor the different threads…

Sounds like yes to Norton, Frazier & Ostrom unlikely, Barnett?

There are no confirmed updates.  Just rumors.  Norton is highly expected to be on the staff as is Garrett Stirtz but there have been no official announcements.  Barnett may be in consideration for a head coaching job elsewhere.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

6 minutes ago, hper50 said:

Does anyone have an update on where we stand with assistants and potential transfers? Been out of town, trying to monitor the different threads…

Sounds like yes to Norton, Frazier & Ostrom unlikely, Barnett?

If Barnett doesn’t get a HC job nick davidson from Nevada is connected to him 

[Dhop]

18 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

Fun fact.  I was a student when Edwards hit that shot.  Gave my dad my tickets under the basket where he hit that shot.  Time of his life.  :)  

And Jay used to show up at our parties, which unfortunately was probably a bad sign.  

Was fortunate to see the 93 IUvMU game.  Not sure I will ever experience that setting ever again.  Loud isn’t descriptive enough, and it was from intros to the end.  Lucked into seats right behind the UM bench.  My new bride kept asking me who was farting (hilarious), it really did stink.  And aside from the game itself I will always be amazed at how the fab dudes treated Fischer. Man, they were harsh to him.  If you ever find the time, that’s a classic one to watch…should have hung another banner that year.

[Barrel Rick]

Good evening to all,

 

I assume most of you have been anxiously anticipating my reaction to the hiring of our new coach; Darian DeVries.

 

As you may know, my relationship with Coach Woodson was very strong.

He's a great friend of mine.

With that being said, I do believe that over the last four years, we witnessed the worst basketball coach in the history of the game..

I love Mike, he's a great man, and his wife makes a frighteningly tasty pot pie; but I can not lie to you all, and that is not what I will do.

 

As for our new coach, DeVries was not my first choice. 

Archie Miller was, and is the answer.

 

I liked a few candidates.. 

Andrew Toole from Robert Morris University, Darris Nichols from La Salle University, Brette Tanner from Abilene Christian University, and Doug Gottlieb from the University of Green Bay Phoenix were absolutely scorching at the top of my hot board.

 

The night before the hire was announced, Jeff Rabjohns snuck down the chimney of my Bloomington log cabin home, sh*t in my bed, and I was awoken to his cold hands moisturizing my torso with sugar-free honey.

He whispered into the darkness of my bedroom; "Archie's coming home, Ricky.."

So to say this hire surprised me, is an unbelievable understatement. 

 

Bring back Jordan Geronimo, and my negativity will flee.

 

Bow to me, I am the Barrel.

 

- Barrel Rick, 2025

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[Hoosierfan1901]

7 minutes ago, Barrel Rick said:

Doug Gottlieb from the University of Green Bay Phoenix

Easily was my #1 choice, would have been an game changer and immediately would be National Championship Favorites 

[Demo]

9 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Easily was my #1 choice, would have been an game changer and immediately would be National Championship Favorites 

Such a coaching savant he doesn’t even need full time hours.
Gottlieb’s motto: Grinding is for the untalented.