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West Virginia Basketball Seeks Coach After DeVries Exit

3/20/2025

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West Virginia basketball is reeling after first-year coach Darian DeVries abruptly departed for Indiana, leaving behind a season of 19 wins and an NCAA Tournament snub. Fans, initially sympathetic, have turned to anger, fueling the program's quest for a high-profile replacement with over $6 million from the buyout to restore stability.

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West Virginia basketball is reeling after first-year coach Darian DeVries abruptly departed for Indiana, leaving behind a season of 19 wins and an NCAA Tournament snub. Fans, initially sympathetic, have turned to anger, fueling the program's quest for a high-profile replacement with over $6 million from the buyout to restore stability.