MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 3/18/25 6:30 PM: WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker has released the following statement regarding DeVries’ departure from the program:
“Coach DeVries informed me of his plans to accept the head coaching position at another institution. Coach and I had several conversations in recent weeks focused on working together to build on a strong foundation and continue to grow our program. I made it clear to him that WVU is committed to invest in him and provide the resources needed to compete in the Big 12 and nationally. Ultimately, he decided to move on, and I want to thank him for his time at WVU.
We have an outstanding basketball tradition with some of the most loyal and passionate fans in college basketball. We have tremendously generous supporters and a great partnership with the University that allow us to compete in this new era of college athletics. The alignment between the leadership of our Board of Governors, the University and Athletics Department is strong, and I am confident our momentum will continue as we work diligently to identify the next leader of our men’s basketball program.”
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ORIGINAL STORY: West Virginia University (WVU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries is leaving the program after just one season, reportedly accepting the head coaching position at Indiana University.
DeVries’ departure follows weeks of speculation about his future, with many suggesting he was a candidate for the vacant head coaching position at Iowa, his home state.
In his lone season with the Mountaineers, DeVries led the team to a 19-13 overall record and a 10-10 finish in Big 12 play.
WVU narrowly missed the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a decision that sparked controversy as North Carolina received a bid over the Mountaineers.
The selection process faced criticism due to UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham serving as Chair of the Selection Committee.
At Indiana, DeVries will replace outgoing head coach Mike Woodson as he takes the helm of the Hoosiers’ program.
