Emergency Pod: Darian DeVries is Indiana's New Coach

Indiana basketball ushers in a new era as Darian DeVries takes the helm, bringing proven program-building success and a modern basketball philosophy to Bloomington. The 49-year-old coach comes from West Virginia after orchestrating an impressive single-season turnaround and establishing a winning tradition during his six years at Drake.In this emergency podcast, we provide our immediate reaction to the hire.DeVries' commitment to three-point shooting and defensive intensity signals a significant stylistic shift for the Hoosiers, while his reputation as a relentless recruiter offers hope for reconnecting with in-state talent and navigating the NIL landscape effectively.Among the topics discussed:DeVries built Drake into a Missouri Valley power with six 20-win seasons before transforming West Virginia from last place in the Big 12 to a 19-win team that should have made the NCAA TournamentAt West Virginia, his teams ranked 44th nationally in three-point attempt rate (46.1%) and 38th in points from three-pointers (38% of total points)His defensive approach at West Virginia produced impressive results, ranking in the top 15 nationally with the 9th-best three-point defense (29.7%)The 27-year college coaching veteran (20 years as an assistant under Dana Altman and Greg McDermott) brings extensive program-building experience that Indiana has lackedRecruiting could see immediate improvement, with potential to add several shooters including Tucker DeVries (his son) and possibly keeping current IU commit Trent Sisley in the foldFormer IU assistant Tom Ostrom (currently on DeVries' staff at West Virginia) could return to Bloomington to strengthen in-state recruiting connectionsOn the mics: Brian Tonsoni, Ryan Phillips, and Josh PosSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.