Darian DeVries and son Tucker aim to rebuild West Virginia basketball

West Virginia has hired Darian DeVries, formerly of Drake, as their new men's basketball coach following a tumultuous season and the resignation of Hall of Fame coach Bob Huggins due to a drunken driving incident in June 2023. DeVries is accompanied by his son Tucker, who will be a key player on the team. West Virginia's prior season ended with a record of 9-23, marking the highest losses in the school's history. DeVries, who had experienced success with six consecutive 20-win seasons at Drake, is tasked with transforming a nearly depleted roster that features only two returning players from the previous year. The Mountaineers have made significant changes to their roster, bringing in transfers like Eduardo Andre from Fresno State and Joseph Yesufu from Washington State, in an effort to rebuild after a disappointing season. The infusion of new talent aims to establish cohesiveness and improve performance under DeVries's direction. The schedule for the upcoming season includes tough matchups against highly ranked teams, starting with their opener against Robert Morris on November 4. Expectations are low for the team, as the coaches have ranked them 13th out of 16 in the league, highlighting the struggle to regain footing in a competitive environment. However, the DeVries era begins with potential, as both DeVries and Yesufu are returning to familiar territory, hoping to recreate the success they enjoyed at Drake.