Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Home Jersey]

2 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

He might actually be someone to bring the fan base and even former players together. There was always those fans and former player that wanted an IU guy. IU tried it with Woody, yet fans and former players were still divided. Now we have a guy that comes from the outside of the IU history, doesn't have favoritism bias toward this former championship team, or that era of players. No, we have just a dude coaching basketball and embracing anyone that want to come along for the ride....

There were a lot of hurt feeling at UConn from some former players after Ollie was fired as I recall. Hurley was able to bring them back into the fold pretty quickly… once they see the culture building and winning, it’s easy to buy in

[iu eyedoc]

24 minutes ago, iubb said:

Nice that Archie Miller could make it to lend support, kinda hard to see him behind his daughter.

[sirhoosierlot]

Just now, jermhoosierfan said:

Do you think he said that intentionally?   I am not really sure, but I like it.

i think he said it intentionally because he believes it. i dont think it was a shot at Woody. 

[Truthhurts]

1 hour 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. 

For real man - give it up and stop digging regarding Brad. That’s all anyone wants. As I said from the beginning, I know unequivocally that Brad was not interested in the job. But even for those who never believed me, it should be very obvious in light of the totality of what is out here and the way the story has changed that you were either lying or being lied to and believing the wrong people.  I believe it’s the latter because I choose to assume good faith. But it’s one or the other, without question. 

[JustWinBaby]

Just now, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I actually think Rice would work well because I believe he had freedom at Washington St. and they played more fast tempo which fits better for Rice’s style and it’s what Coach D wants to run. Plus he is going to need two PG’s so even if you keep Rice as a backup I don’t think other schools will overpay for Rice after this year.

I personally do not care who is retained. Sounds harsh. But I want DeVries to do his due diligence putting together a new roster. Rice came here for the money, as did Carlyle and Ballo. I'm not saying they aren't good players, but chasing a bag is not the best sign that a guy's priorities are in order.

[Rusty Shackleford]

2 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

From many accounts Chester Frazier (Devries' associate HC at WVU) is a good coach and hear he's a candidate for WVU...Would be ironic to see him on the IU sideline given the history if he joined the new Staff. Ha! 

I really hope not. As someone who at IU when the whole Eric Gordan thing happened, I still harbor some real fan hatred for that dude. Plus I think he's thrown some shots at IU on twitter in recent years.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

10 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

The real question is… does he play two big men at the same time lol

2 bigs can certainly work.  But 3 bigs where 2 can't shoot and 2 or 3 have serious lateral agility problems was more the issue.  Mgbako, Ware/Ballo, and Reneau all at once is where the real problems aligned.  I think Ballo and Reneau with 3 guards/athletic wings could have been excellent.

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, Truthhurts said:

For real man - give it up and stop digging regarding Brad. That’s all anyone wants. As I said from the beginning, I know unequivocally that Brad was not interested in the job. But even for those who never believed me, it should be very obvious in light of the totality of what is out here and the way the story has changed that you were either lying or being lied to and believing the wrong people.  I believe it’s the latter because I choose to assume good faith. But it’s one or the other, without question. 

Please don't tell me what to do. I don't know who you think you are. Skip my post if you would like but don't ever call me a liar.

I have moved on and you should too. 

[jermhoosierfan]

13 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

I feel like we're finally going to have a good shooting team!! it's been way too long 

That is what I didn't understand the last 8 years.  I can throw a d@mn rock outside here in Evansville, and probably hit a kid who could shoot better than the teams put on the floor the last 8 years.  (Sarcastically of course, I think I did shoot better at a small Christian high school I played at 36 years ago.)  This state is loaded with guys who can do that. It just blows my mind sometimes.

[hper50]

2 hours ago, JPCIVOP said:

I'm old enough to remember when Collin Hartman was telling anyone who would listen that Archie Miller was going to win a National Championship at Indiana.

Think that says a lot about the different variables that go into coach success, and how unpredictable it is. I don't think we'll begin to have an idea of how this hire has gone until about a year from now.

Sure, but Collin Hartman is a c*thedral grad, so

[Hovadipo]

Was so nervous in his statement that he sounded drunk, but his Q&A was excellent. I was pretty happy with the hire and now I'm completely fired up.

[JustWinBaby]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

From many accounts Chester Frazier (Devries' associate HC at WVU) is a good coach and hear he's a candidate for WVU...Would be ironic to see him on the IU sideline given the history if he joined the new Staff. Ha! 

Would love to see him at IU. I sincerely doubt WVU hires him as HC but you never know. But he's a really solid coach and an excellent recruiter. He was instrumental in putting together WVU's top 25 freshman class and top 3 portal class.

[Ryno6284]

34 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

ok guys...... He's winning the press conference......  That man is motivated to win.  I'm quickly warming up.  Getting pumped up to see what his recruiting chops will look like.  

Welcome aboard Doc!

[HoosierInParadise]

I personally do not care who is retained. Sounds harsh. But I want DeVries to do his due diligence putting together a new roster. Rice came here for the money, as did Carlyle and Ballo. I'm not saying they aren't good players, but chasing a bag is not the best sign that a guy's priorities are in order.

1000%...just go get player that want to work and work freaking hard.

[Truthhurts]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Please don't tell me what to do. I don't know who you think you are. Skip my post if you would like but don't ever call me a liar.

I have moved on and you should too. 

I literally wrote that I think you were probably being lied to and not a liar. 

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

2 bigs can certainly work.  But 3 bigs where 2 can't shoot and 2 or 3 have serious lateral agility problems was more the issue.  Mgbako, Ware/Ballo, and Reneau all at once is where the real problems aligned.  I think Ballo and Reneau with 3 guards/athletic wings could have been excellent.

I agree but only if whoever is in MR’s position can shoot the three which he couldn’t 

[jermhoosierfan]

16 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

That's how I feel, and Goode would work well if he gets another year.  I don't have an issue with Rice, I didn't hear anything bad about him this year (though I'm not super connected), and of course he overcame cancer which will always be impressive.  He just got stuck on a Woody team and that is tough.

Everyone else?  If coach wants them and they have an epiphany they need to change, fine, but anyone else who goes I won't miss.

I saw that Leary said that Bryson Tucker would fit DDV's offense better than Woodson's.  It will be interesting to see who stay and who goes.

[sirhoosierlot]

17 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

The real question is… does he play two big men at the same time lol

runs 4 out 1 in 

[CSP]

Just now, sirhoosierlot said:

runs 4 out 1 in 

and that "1"

Sets screens, runs the floor, Oreb..... doesn't sit on the block and post. 

[Hoosier DaDa]

50 minutes ago, hoosierjoe said:

WHO TOOK THEM DOWN?!?!

They needed to be dusted off so I think it was Martha the Mop Lady's brother former IU manager Dusty May Dusts Banners.