Darian DeVries

[BryceC]

Everyone saying money will be enough to lure DeVries and there is no way he will stay, wonder what they say about Campbell.

Campbell is making millions coaching in the Big 12. Drake is in a low major conference.

 

[Cyforce]

If Darian has his choice of multiple jobs. One thing that's going to get major consideration will be Tucker's education.

 

[CapnCy]

I read on here their AD and Jamie are close. Their AD owes us..we paid their fb team, rolled out red carpet, and they almost beat us...so....call away Jamie.

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

If Darian has his choice of multiple jobs. One thing that's going to get major consideration will be Tucker's education.

I sure hope Tucker wants to be an engineer

 

[RustShack]

I think our fan base and Hilton Magic would entice some coaches who care about atmosphere and home court advantage. Assuming they trust their ability to recruit and know how to coach.

 

[cyfan21]

What’s everyone think of drakes game management in the last 2 minutes of regulation and overtime thus far?

 

[Nococy]

I read on here their AD and Jamie are close. Their AD owes us..we paid their fb team, rolled out red carpet, and they almost beat us...so....call away Jamie.

maybe entice the buyout by doing a home and home games for 2 or 4 years

 

[Iastfan112]

What’s everyone think of drakes game management in the last 2 minutes of regulation and overtime thus far?

Thought they got too passive the end of regulation, too narrow of lead to run clock like they were. No real qualms in OT though.

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

Illinois State misses the layup at the buzzer and Drake survives 78-76 in OT, moving to 16-0.

 

[isucy86]

This is why Prohm needs to be gone this year. Due to COVID slashing budgets, there are going to be a lot fewer coaching vacancies at the Power 5 level. Meaning ISU will likely have its pick for any coach it wants. DeVries isn’t some national rising star. I doubt most following basketball outside of Iowa have ever heard his name before.

When your team is undefeated on Jan 31 - every Athletic Director in the country is aware of it.
It doesn't matter if fans aren't aware of Drake's success, the AD's are the guys who do the hiring. They never know when they will have to replace their coaches, so they keep track of potential head coaches pretty closely.

 

[cyfan21]

How is Drake not ranked in the top 25?

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

Illinois State misses the layup at the buzzer and Drake survives 78-76 in OT, moving to 16-0.

Would like to note that Drake plays Illinois State again tomorrow at 6. Likely as a top 25 team.

 

[Tpups21]

How is Drake not ranked in the top 25?

They haven't beat any good teams yet.

 

[isucy86]

Marquette
DePaul
Penn State
Indiana

The following jobs may also be open:

Notre Dame
K-State : their fans can't be much happier than ISU's

 

[cincinnaticyclone]

Those of you who watched the game, any thoughts on how the game was coached, or observations in general?

 

[isucy86]

One minute to go. Drake leads by one. Their closest game of the season so far.

Maybe in the end. But they were down by 15 at half against Mo State last week and had to come back. Won by 6 or 8.

 

[Messi]

The following jobs may also be open:

K-State : their fans can't be much happier than ISU's

 

[Cyforce]

Those of you who watched the game, any thoughts on how the game was coached, or observations in general?

I've watched a few games. This team seems to have that mental toughness we saw in 2000. Yes, the talent level is different but they have tough minded guards that will get you a solid opportunity and the defense is really aggressive and sound.

 

[isutrevman]

Sounds like some of you should just become Drake fans.

Having said that, I too would take DeVries in a heartbeat.

 

[jcisuclones]

Sounds like some of you should just become Drake fans.

Having said that, I too would take DeVries in a heartbeat.

I'd pull for Drake in the NCAA tournament, which is not something I have, or would ever do for UNI.