MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — Moments ago, it was announced that West Virginia is hiring Darian DeVries to be its next head coach of the Mountaineers! This is huge news, as DeVries is considered one of the top young head coaches in college basketball.
However, the news only gets better! Tucker DeVries, Darian’s son, is also reportedly coming to West Virginia! DeVrie played at Drake under his father and is the two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, averaging 21.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season while leading the Bulldogs to a 27-6 record this season. Tucker is a senior NBA prospect who has one years of eligibility remaining.
According to Sports Illustrated, “DeVries is known for his elite shooting ability but he’s much more than just an elite shooter. DeVries is a tough shot-maker who can make a variety of different shots off the dribble whether it’s a pull-up three from deep, a simple one-dribble pull-up jumper, a spin jumper or even a step-back jumper. DeVries possesses a ton of shot versatility and has a ton of tricks in his bag that allows him to score at a high level. He has enough passing and defensive ability to pair with his elite shooting ability.”
Tucker DeVries is expected to go with his father, Darian, to West Virginia, source told @TheFieldOf68.
Huge way to start building the team, with a senior NBA prospect who has gone to a pair of NCAA tournaments.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) March 24, 2024
