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Coaching Changes in College Basketball: Darian DeVries Transitions from West Virginia to Indiana
A summary of recent coaching changes in college basketball, highlighting Darian DeVries' new role at Indiana after a stint at West Virginia.
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The NCAA Tournament is here and coaching changes have been active leading up to it. Key changes include:
- Darian DeVries is leaving West Virginia, where he guided the team to a 19-13 season, to take over at Indiana, securing a six-year deal worth nearly $5 million annually.
- Mike Woodson, Indiana’s former coach, has been released.
- Fran McCaffery has been dismissed from Iowa after missing out on the tournament.
- Kyle Neptune was let go by Villanova after failing to meet expectations.
- Jim Larranaga retired from Miami after a disappointing season.
- Tobin Anderson was fired from Iona after two seasons despite a notable upset in the NCAA Tournament two years prior.
It’s noted that the coaching carousel remains busy with more changes expected as the tournament progresses. The trend indicates that programs are looking for renewed strategies and rejuvenation ahead of a competitive basketball year. Keep an eye on this dynamic as the tournaments unfold, and various new appointments will emerge.
