Darian DeVries hiring at Indiana will not be with out controversy.
DeVries was named the subsequent coach in Bloomington simply two days after West Virginia was snubbed from the NCAA Event rather than North Carolina.
The fast-moving resolution led some to say that the talks between the 2 sides began earlier than the season ended, with the Hoosiers asserting Mike Woodson’s exit plan in early February.
And Mountaineers gamers added to the skepticism with some cryptic remarks.
Main scorer and guard Javon Small posted laughing emojis on Instagram after the information dropped, whereas middle Eduardo Andrew wrote “Lool” on X.
DeVries’ son Tucker, who performed in simply eight video games for West Virginia as its second-leading scorer, is predicted to comply with his dad to Indiana.
Tucker, who suffered a shoulder harm, performed his final recreation in a Dec. 6 win over Georgetown and has one closing yr of eligibility.
DeVries’ abrupt exit provides to a bitter finish to the season for West Virginia.
The Mountaineers fell off the bubble after they have been shocked by last-place Colorado within the Massive 12 Event.
West Virginia not making the NCAA Event was among the many most stunning outcomes of Choice Sunday, with Indiana additionally simply lacking out.
DeVries lasted only one season at West Virginia after a profitable run at Drake.
He stated at this introductory West Virginia press convention he anticipated to stick with the Mountaineers for a very long time.
“It took something special for me to leave Drake,” DeVries stated. “…This is a place I see myself for a very long time”
That point lasted lower than a yr regardless of signing a five-year contract.
