DES MOINES, Iowa – Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin today named Darian DeVries head men's basketball coach. A veteran coach with experience in the BIG EAST and Missouri Valley Conferences, DeVries was previously an assistant coach at Creighton University for 17 years and spent 20 total seasons on staff with the Bluejays. During that span, he helped guide the Bluejays to 19 postseason appearances and 12 NCAA Tournament berths.
DeVries, a native of Aplington, Iowa, will be introduced at a 1:30 p.m. press conference Friday, March 30, in the Courtside Club of the Shivers Basketball Practice Facility.