Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Darian DeVries’ Family Releases Heartbreaking Statement About His Son After Weekend Incident
The college basketball world has been struck with sadness following tragic news involving Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries and his family. Over the weekend, DeVries’ son was involved in a deeply troubling incident that has left the DeVries family shaken, and on Monday morning, the family released a heartfelt statement addressing the situation.
The statement, released through Indiana University’s athletics department, was brief but emotional. It confirmed that the DeVries family is facing an incredibly difficult time and asked for privacy as they attempt to process the events. While full details of the incident have not been made public out of respect for the family, the tone of the message made it clear that this is a painful moment for one of the most respected figures in college basketball.
> “Our family has experienced an unimaginable hardship this weekend,” the statement read. “We are heartbroken and ask for love, prayers, and privacy as we navigate this difficult time together. Darian’s first priority has always been his family, and right now, that remains more important than anything else.”
A Coach Known for Strength and Family Values
Darian DeVries, 49, has built a reputation as not only a brilliant basketball mind but also a man of character and integrity. Before accepting the head coaching role with the Indiana Hoosiers earlier this year, he spent five successful seasons at Drake University, where he transformed the Bulldogs into a perennial force in the Missouri Valley Conference.
When he accepted the Indiana job, DeVries spoke often about the importance of family. He highlighted how much his wife and children meant to him, and many in the program have said that his strong family values helped inspire a sense of unity within the Hoosiers locker room.
That emphasis on family has made the news of this weekend’s incident all the more heartbreaking for those who know DeVries personally.
The Basketball Community Responds
In the hours after the family’s statement was released, messages of support began pouring in from across the country. Coaches, players, and fans all expressed their sympathy for DeVries and his loved ones.
Indiana University President Pamela Whitten and Athletic Director Scott Dolson issued a joint statement standing behind their coach:
> “Coach DeVries has quickly become part of the Indiana family, and in this difficult moment, we stand firmly beside him and his loved ones. Our hearts are with the DeVries family as they endure this heartbreaking trial.”
Former players from Drake and current Indiana athletes also voiced their support on social media, many emphasizing DeVries’ compassion and leadership during their time under his guidance.
One of his former Drake players wrote: “Coach D was always there for us when we needed him most. Now it’s our turn to be there for him. Praying for his family.”
Uncertain Times Ahead
While the family’s statement did not specify whether the incident will affect DeVries’ role with the Hoosiers, it is widely expected that he will take time away from basketball to focus on his family. The Hoosiers are just weeks away from beginning preseason preparations, but sources close to the program suggest that the school is fully supportive of DeVries putting family first.
Associate head coach Tom Ostrom may assume temporary responsibilities if DeVries decides to step away, though no official announcement has been made. For now, the focus remains not on basketball, but on healing.
A Reminder of What Matters Most
For fans of college basketball, this heartbreaking moment serves as a reminder that behind the wins, losses, and rivalries, coaches and players are human beings facing the same trials as anyone else. Darian DeVries has spent his career teaching athletes about resilience, teamwork, and perseverance. Now, he and his family are facing their own moment of adversity.
The Hoosiers fan base, known for its deep loyalty and passion, has already begun rallying around the DeVries family. Across online forums and community groups, fans have been sharing messages of love and encouragement, with many promising to keep the family in their prayers.
Moving Forward
As the DeVries family begins to navigate this painful chapter, the basketball world waits with heavy hearts. For now, there is no timetable for when Coach DeVries will return to the sidelines, and that seems almost irrelevant in the face of the circumstances.
What matters most is the well-being of his son and the strength of his family. In moments like this, wins and losses fade into the background, replaced by the simple hope that those suffering can find peace and healing.
The Indiana Hoosiers will undoubtedly move forward as a program, but they will do so with the weight of their coach’s pain on their shoulders. And if the early outpouring of support is any indication, Darian DeVries and his family will not walk through this dark time alone.
For now, the message is clear: family comes first, and the basketball world is standing with the DeVries family in their time of need.
