Darian DeVries, a native of Iowa and a fan of the Indiana Hoosiers, has now taken over as the head coach of the Hoosiers. This comes just days after both his West Virginia team and the Hoosiers were left out of the NCAA Tournament. Indiana’s athletic director, Scott Dolson, announced the hiring of the 49-year-old DeVries to replace Mike Woodson. DeVries is set to be officially introduced at a news conference on Wednesday morning.
DeVries expressed his excitement about taking on what he considers one of the top coaching jobs in the country. He explained his decision to leave West Virginia after just one season, citing the strong desire to succeed in the competitive Big Ten and NCAA Tournament.
With 24 seasons of college coaching experience, including the last seven as a head coach, DeVries has a proven track record of success. He notably led Drake to multiple Missouri Valley Conference titles and achieved a remarkable 150-55 record during his tenure there.
Indiana fans had grown disillusioned with Woodson after the team’s consecutive NCAA Tournament misses, leading to his departure. Dolson was impressed with DeVries’ vision for building a championship culture and saw him as the ideal candidate to lead the Hoosiers to sustained success.
DeVries has a history of turning programs around quickly, as evidenced by his successful stints at both West Virginia and Drake. His ability to achieve consistent 20-win seasons and elevate programs to new heights was a key factor in Indiana’s decision to hire him.
President Pamela Whitten expressed confidence in DeVries’ ability to continue Indiana’s pursuit of excellence both academically and athletically. With a strong track record of success and a reputation for elevating programs, DeVries is poised to bring a new era of success to IU men’s basketball.
Having previously worked at Creighton under notable coaches, DeVries brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Indiana. His hiring signals a new chapter for the Hoosiers as they look towards a bright future under his leadership.
