It’s Well With Hoosiers: “HC Darian DeVries is 100% In IU Basketball Solidification” — DeVries Reassures Fans
Indiana University basketball fans can rest easy—head coach Darian DeVries is fully committed to the Hoosiers and their future. In a recent statement that spread quickly among IU supporters and college basketball media alike, DeVries made it clear: “I’m 100% in. This is where I want to be, and this is where I’m going to build.”
DeVries’ comments come at a crucial moment as the Hoosiers look to solidify their identity under new leadership. After a period of inconsistency in recent years, Indiana fans are eager for stability, and DeVries is stepping up with a promise to deliver just that. His use of the phrase “solidification” isn’t just coach-speak—it’s a clear message that he intends to make IU basketball a consistent force again in the Big Ten and on the national stage.
“I understand the tradition here. I understand the expectations,” DeVries said in a reply during a fan Q&A session. “But more than anything, I understand the opportunity. This isn’t a stepping stone. This is a destination job. That’s how I see it, and I’m treating it that way every day.”
Since his hiring, DeVries has impressed many with his no-nonsense approach to program building. He’s already begun laying down the foundation with a focus on culture, recruiting, and player development. His calm, focused demeanor is quickly earning the trust of the locker room and alumni community alike.
For fans, these words are more than just a vote of confidence—they’re a breath of fresh air. Indiana basketball, with its rich history and passionate following, has seen plenty of turnover and unfulfilled potential over the last decade. DeVries’ vow to bring continuity and excellence back to Bloomington is exactly what the faithful have been waiting to hear.
Recruiting insiders also report that DeVries is making strong inroads with high school talent in Indiana and beyond. His message to recruits mirrors what he told fans: “We’re building something real here. Come be a part of it.”
It’s still early in the DeVries era, but one thing is already clear—his commitment is real, and he’s saying all the right things to unite the program under a common purpose. For now, IU fans can believe again. The foundation is being set. The future is being built. And DeVries is all in.
