Put your poster name on the line! Way to early devries reaction!

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 11,126]

1 hour ago, Hoosier_Hatchet said:

First hire in this new era of portal AND NIL.  DD seems to be organized and have a vision for how he wants his teams to play on both ends of the court.  The next month will be interesting to see how he builds a roster.  This isn't going to be like Woody was in the portal and just go grab the highest ranked players.  There will be a strategic plan with specific skills and traits targeted.  

Indiana High School coaches will be drawn to DD and look for in state recruiting over the coming years to improve.  Trent Sisley fits perfectly in DD's system which helps in that area too.

I do think DD is a similar hire to what Kentucky and Louisville pulled in last year and do expect that DD can have a first year at IU like what Pope and Kelsey had this year.

not convinced on that at all 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 89,255]

Never had a ooh I want this guy.  For me, it was several I absolutely did not want at IU and DeVries was not on that list.  No idea how it's going to pan out, but at the very least we have a coach who's going to actually do the job.  From everything I've read, he is a grinder and will work his tail off.  I'm cautiously optimistic.

[TTT 1,284]

✅

[choosierred1 146]

Underwhelmed

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[OliviaPope40 7,433]

From what I've read he seems like a good guy but I want to see what he can do on the court with whatever players he can get. I'm cautiously optimistic but not rushing to judge right away. Hope the work Dolson put in was worth the risk.

[TTT 1,284]

Success is going to be determined by wisely implementing NIL money program to put together a chemical dependent team chemistry that represents all things Indiana mens basketball eliteness and coach it….On and off court.  

high school age and transfer portal blend recruitment.

positive university, community involvement and service representation.

Culture and Image….identifiable that is IU men’s basketball in a championship way.

Bring some constructive discipline to the 3 ball game.

[go iu bb 8,812]

I like the hire but I'm not blown away. I think it's a solid hire with lots of upside. Right now I'd probably give it a B. His record at Drake and his one year at WVU give reasons for optimism. His WVU record wasn't that great but he did deal with big injuries and won 10 more games than they won the previous year.

I think there is still growth and learning on his part before he becomes a great coach. He seems to have the defense down based on last year but needs to be able to do that constantly. Offensive efficiency needs to improve. Maybe the resources at IU will help him get the recruits he needs for that to happen. Maybe he needs to bring in an assistant to help. Maybe it's just a learning process.

He's looks better than Woodson and Miller. How much better remains to be seen but I'm optimistic.

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,511]

“Home run”, maybe even a “grand slam”. He’s gonna kill it here 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,636]

I'm fine with the hire.

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[Five Prime 1,151]

I feel like the general indifference about this hire is a good thing.  Mike Davis was polarizing.  People were generally excited about Crean.  Despite what some would say now, there was mostly excitement about Archie.  Woodson was polarizing.  It seems the general sentiment here is meh, lets see how he does.  If he has the grinder work ethic as suggested, then he should be able to have a lot of success at IU.  

[soindianahoosierfan 70]

Love the hire, think it’s just what IU needs. I think we’re in a day in college BB where the big names don’t necessarily carry the weight and swagger they once did in all cases. We’re seeing a turning over of the ranks to a younger generation of coaches, all of whom will make their own big names in front of our eyes. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 50,715]

14 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Surprised and generally unimpressed. Jury is out with a Lot to prove. Like the youth and intensity and will always have hope but it lacks swagger.

Gonna be a prove it year for him. Let’s see what he’s got.


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day 2 update.  Similar but much more optimistic.  I wanted the shoe-in to wins.  We didn't get that.  We will need to work for it which is the culture we need cultivate anyway.  

My son loves the hire btw and says i'm way too critical.  lol  

We just need to work, work, work, work, work just like Rihanna suggested years ago.