DeVries' Tournament Snub Repeat at Indiana

0:00On March 16th, a year ago, West Virginia missed the NCAA tournament despite every bracket expert picking them to make it, marking one of the biggest. Surprises in college basketball history, right after that snub, their coach Daryen DeVries left for Indiana, hoping for a fresh start at a big name program. Fast forward to yesterday, and DeVries faced a similar heartbreak with Indiana. His new team landed just outside the field, listed as the fourth team out, behind squads like Oklahoma, Auburn, and San Diego State. West Virginia fans haven't forgotten the quick exit, especially since many believed DeVries' son Tucker chose to redshirt the end of last seasons. Games due to injury, setting up a transfer to join his dad. That move fueled talk of early conversations between the teams during their November match-up. Switching to Indiana carried real risks, given the program's recent struggles and short coach tenures. His two predecessors each lasted only four. Meanwhile, West Virginia has been stronger over the past 25 years, offering a solid base

1:04without the same instant title pressure. DeVries left the mountaineers needing their fourth head coach in four years, putting athletic leaders in a tough spot despite strong retention. Efforts Now one year in at Indiana, he's right back facing tournament exclusion, reminding everyone how unpredictable these jobs can be.