Darian DeVries leaves Drake basketball to coach West Virginia: Social media reacts
After six seasons leading Drake men's basketball, coach Darian DeVries is leaving the Bulldogs to be the head coach at West Virginia.
DeVries led Drake to the NCAA Tournament in three of the last four seasons and compiled a 150-55 overall record, including a 28-7 record in the 2023-24 season.
Here's how social media reacted to the news:
FULL STORY: Darian DeVries leaving Drake men's basketball for West Virginia head coaching job
West Virginia got a good one!! Drock is the absolute best. I’m incredibly happy for him and his family! https://t.co/nxli8Auivz
— Coach McDermott (@cucoachmac) March 24, 2024
Disappointed as a @DrakeBulldogsMB alum, but nothing but gratitude for 6 great years with @Coach_DeVries at the helm. Revitalized and brought a ton of pride to this program, fan base, and @ValleyHoops
Will be a fan of Darian and @Tucker_DeVries wherever they go. https://t.co/wLqz2KWoic— Adam Emmenecker (@AdamEmmenecker) March 25, 2024
On the left…2019 when @DrakeBulldogsMB officially brought me on to be the emcee…On the right… last weekend at Selection Sunday…Coach DeVries and his family deserve the world…Congrats Coach and best of luck…Thank you for everything. Show goes on… Go Dogs!! #DSMHometownTeam pic.twitter.com/zkXKSDmhV7
— Sean Roberts (@Sean23Roberts) March 25, 2024
Good time to follow @Coach_DeVries and to join Country Roads Trust! Let’s Go! https://t.co/7PlSrvWhqh
— Wren Baker (@wrenbaker) March 25, 2024
A new era of Mountaineer basketball is here.
We’re thrilled to announce Darian DeVries as the 23rd head coach in program history! 👏
🔗 https://t.co/N7Hijjm318#HailWV pic.twitter.com/PXYWjPQjKL— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) March 25, 2024
To all the other schools that missed out on DeVries. pic.twitter.com/VXWyFW5equ
— Jonah⛰️ (@EERSWORLD) March 24, 2024
Welcome to Almost Heaven, @Coach_DeVries! 🫡 https://t.co/agr9QTGg8s
— WVU Sports (@WVUSports) March 25, 2024
Wren Baker got his guy. Darian DeVries has a track record of winning and has shown he was able to build up a program at a difficult place to win. He will now have way more resources and exposure at WVU. He makes sense for WVU and WVU makes sense for him at this point in his…
— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) March 24, 2024
I already love this man. @Coach_DeVries
DeVries: "I'm honored to lead this historic program which has an outstanding tradition and passionate fanbase. Gamedays in the WVU Coliseum are legendary."— Jonathan Martin (@JonathanKMartin) March 25, 2024
Proud of you coach! Thanks for all that you have done for the region! ❤️ @Coach_DeVries https://t.co/oA8q8FrNRj
— Jonah Jackson (@TheLuvForBall33) March 24, 2024
Glad I got that season ticket deposit in last week https://t.co/6Mau2Ygrzg pic.twitter.com/PzGRlFUnWu
— Adam K (@TortsIllustrtd) March 24, 2024
Great hire by West Virginia https://t.co/BIKjcrDilN
— Ty Schmit (@tyschmit) March 24, 2024
YES YES YES YES YES!!! https://t.co/bgz492sMWI pic.twitter.com/RUzpLsuRoS
— Mgtnquasar 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇮🇱 (@mgtnquasar) March 24, 2024
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