BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has rebuilt the Hoosiers‘ roster entirely through the transfer portal ahead of his first season, a strategy he detailed in a recent interview with Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68. No players from the previous Indiana roster opted to continue with the program after DeVries’ hiring,with onyl incoming freshman Trent Sisley reaffirming his commitment.
DeVries emphasized a intentional approach to roster construction, prioritizing team cohesion over simply acquiring individual talent. “We wanted to make sure that the guys complimented each other, could play off of one another, and I’ve really been pleased with how it’s turned out to this point,” DeVries said.
The coach is implementing an up-tempo offensive system,evidenced by the team’s performance on a foreign tour in Puerto Rico and early practice reports. DeVries also highlighted a focus on spacing the floor with 3-point shooting, leading to the acquisition of players like his son, Tucker DeVries, and former Sam Houston State standout Lamar Wilkerson. The team’s composition, according to DeVries, features players committed to unselfish play and maximizing shot quality through the extra pass.