Darian DeVries - New IUBB Head Coach

[Stuhoo]

51 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I crashed out yesterday but I try to be an optimistic person when there is reason.  I think we have some reason for it.  Gonna have to start delivering on it this year though.  Huge year ahead.

Very happy to see my posting friend @WayneFleekHoosier open-minded and ready to roll.

Let's hope your Wednesday vibes are correct and your Tuesday vibes can be erased for good.

[Hoosier DaDa]

43 minutes ago, str8baller said:

I mean…ol’ Double D doors need a new home in the area.

The Lealtor is out there prospecting since the NIL tap is dry. Got to get paid somehow. 

[HoosierFan1994]

5 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Goode back? I haven't found a single person who thought he would win his appeal. I hope your right but since he finished the season that year they usually don't approve those

Ahh then maybe not. Thought one of the Assembly Call guys felt confident. We will see. Never know with the NCAA! I see both sides. One of my co-workers son is being recruited by some D1 schools for baseball. I know she is ready for all of this to end. Guys getting 6 years and beyond is crazy! I am a fan of you get one redshirt year and that's it. 

[Silat Player]

19 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

and that "1"

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

Yep. That's why I wasn't that unhappy about Reneau putting his name in the portal. 

Not the ideal big for a 4 out 1 in system. At all.

[Gameface01]

No clue on attendance, but I want to personally picture the media tossing microphone over Doyles outstretched hands to each other 

[CSP]

12 minutes ago, JPCIVOP said:

I'll concede that point; the 5 is around the basket, and is the lone opportunity at second chance points. The other guys vacate immediately, but you're right.

right. Just specifically the 5 and the way he gets his points. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Before the announcement Christian Watford had posted some tweets lobbying for Will Wade.  But since the announcement he's posted several tweets supporting the DeVries hire.

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, jermhoosierfan said:

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

I am sure that he believes that (team vs collection)... and if he has seen any of Indiana basketball in the past 3-4 years, he has to know that was what Woodson did... so can't say it was actually a shot at Woodson, but it was truth...

[Silat Player]

32 minutes ago, jermhoosierfan said:

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.

This is maybe the most painful part of the last 8 years of IU basketball (well, that and the losing). 

How is it possible that IU has had so many bad shooters? It seems impossible.

[Rico]

[pumpfake]

Was anything mentioned about adding a GM position?

[str8baller]

59 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

He’s gonna feast with our NIL this cycle IMO

That’s the job description. Top 5 NIL should get you a top 10 roster. 
 

If he can’t do that, they need to get him a GM who can or it will be a long 6 years. There really shouldn’t be any barriers to success. 

[8bucks]

2 hours ago, Jeff Flabjohns said:

While we were getting our doors blown off in Atlantis, Dolson was talking with the coach who was stacking impressive wins there

I missed the presser, is this where that came from? 

[HooHooHoo22]

I don’t know what it is, but this time feels different guys. I feel like we’ve been on the NCAA bubble the last four years with a coach that hardly put in any type of effort. Imagine what DD can accomplish With his hunger and his work ethic

[GP711]

29 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

It sounds like it's likely he gets the waiver and is back next year. Might be a fight. 

most people think he will lose but at the end of the day its all about what the ncaa thinks so in the meantime i hope you are right

[Brass Cannon]

3 minutes ago, HooHooHoo22 said:

I don’t know what it is, but this time feels different guys. I feel like we’ve been on the NCAA bubble the last four years with a coach that hardly put in any type of effort. Imagine what DD can accomplish With his hunger in his work ethic

Yep I the supposedly eternally negative poster feel good.  This was a serious hire our first since I was a student. 

[eddy4iu]

27 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

He's likely had very little sleep if any and is operating on pure adrenaline and multiple Bang Energy drinks.  I also think he's a bit uncomfortable talking about himself and discussing fluff with the media.  He was in his element talking ball.  

Yep - we got us a ball coach. Let's ride!

[EasyEJay]

1 minute ago, 8bucks said:

I missed the presser, is this where that came from? 

No Dolson just mentioned that him and Harper watched DeVries twice the last 3 years once in the 2nd half vs Miami on the tourney before IU played Kent State and once in the Bahamas before IU Played. 

There is wild WVU fan conspiracy's that IUs wanted him since Atlantis and shortly after This son shut it down for the year and it was like 2 days later Woodson news broke. Son and Dad both knew they would get better pay days at IU 

[ronzo4IU]

I believe we got exactly what Indiana University needs right now and also forever which is a hungry but humble down to earth basketball coach that has a ton of passion and IQ for the job. I’m super excited. This is a breath of fresh air that has sorely been needed.

 No more drama queen stuff…just nose to the grindstone team basketball…heck yes!!

Go IU!!!!

[Jeff Flabjohns]

1 minute ago, EasyEJay said:

No Dolson just mentioned that him and Harper watched DeVries twice the last 3 years once in the 2nd half vs Miami on the tourney before IU played Kent State and once in the Bahamas before IU Played. 

There is wild WVU fan conspiracy's that IUs wanted him since Atlantis and shortly after This son shut it down for the year and it was like 2 days later Woodson news broke. Son and Dad both knew they would get better pay days at IU 

Yeah that Tucker conspiracy is dumb. 
But DDv did allude to Scott/IU respecting his WVU season during the process—intimating they were in contact probably a few months ago at least.