In a major move to revitalize their men’s basketball program, Indiana University has hired Darian DeVries as their new head coach. DeVries, who has spent the past six seasons as the head coach at Drake University, brings a proven track record of success to Bloomington.
DeVries’ hiring was announced on Tuesday afternoon, and he will be formally introduced at a press conference on Wednesday. The 43-year-old coach has a reputation for being a tireless recruiter and a master tactician on the court.
“We are thrilled to welcome Darian DeVries to the Hoosier family,” Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson said in a statement. “Darian has a proven track record of success as a head coach, and we believe he is the perfect fit to lead our men’s basketball program back to greatness.”
DeVries takes over an Indiana program that has struggled in recent years. The Hoosiers have not won a Big Ten championship since 2013, and they have not appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2016.
Despite the challenges ahead, DeVries is confident that he can turn the program around. “I am honored and humbled to be the next head coach at Indiana University,” DeVries said in a statement. “I am excited to get to work and build a program that Hoosier fans can be proud of.”
DeVries’ coaching philosophy emphasizes toughness, discipline, and teamwork. He is known for his ability to develop players and create a positive team culture.
At Drake, DeVries led the Bulldogs to two NCAA Tournament appearances and three Missouri Valley Conference championships. He has a career coaching record of 133-62, and he has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year twice.
DeVries’ hiring is a major coup for Indiana, which had been searching for a new head coach since the departure of Mike Woodson in March. The Hoosiers had been linked to several high-profile coaching candidates, but DeVries’ proven track record and reputation as a program-builder made him the top choice.
“We are excited to have Darian on board and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our program,” Dolson said. “We believe he has the vision, the leadership skills, and the coaching ability to lead our program to greatness.”
DeVries will have his work cut out for him as he takes over the Indiana program. The Hoosiers have a talented but inexperienced roster, and they will face a challenging schedule in the Big Ten.
However, DeVries is undaunted by the challenge. “I am excited to get to work and build a program that Hoosier fans can be proud of,” he said. “We will work tirelessly to develop our players, create a positive team culture, and bring championships to Bloomington.”
With DeVries at the helm, Indiana fans are hopeful that the program is on the verge of a major turnaround. The Hoosiers have a rich basketball tradition, and DeVries is the perfect coach to restore the program to its former glory.