Tucker DeVries Transfers to West Virginia, Joins Father Darian DeVries
The move, described as a family decision, brings together the Missouri Valley Conference player of the year with the new Mountaineers coach.
- Tucker DeVries, two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year, transfers from Drake to West Virginia for his senior year.
- Darian DeVries, Tucker's father, was recently appointed as the head coach of West Virginia's basketball team.
- Tucker underwent surgery on his right shoulder but expects a full recovery by this summer, ready to experience Big 12 basketball.
- The DeVries duo aims to revitalize a struggling West Virginia program that lost a school-record 23 games last season.
- Darian DeVries has a successful track record, with a 150-55 record at Drake, including three NCAA tournament appearances.