The oldest of five siblings, DeVries' family boasts a tremendous academic pedigree with all five competing collegiately. "Because he’s done it a long time," Schuck told the Register on Thursday. But Darian was a quarterback going to running school. and View Comments, Terms of Use / Privacy Policy / Manage Newsletters, Jim Jordan on HR1, the Equality Act & The Muppets, Cheryl Chumley: Socialism Comes When Christians Sleep, - The loss by Drake (18-1, 9-1 Missouri Valley) left No. When asked to identify specific members of DeVries' family, a Drake spokesperson said: "I think they're half the room.". After DeVries graduated in 1998, his head coach, Eldon Miller, helped land him a graduate assistant gig with Altman at Creighton. Impressive start for coach Darian DeVries, especially since his top player, center Liam Robbins, transferred to the Gophers. View the profiles of people named Darian Devils. All rights reserved. "Started out working for coach Altman, getting my master’s and took it from there. ... Making up for lost family time is what’s next for Elgin. Darian DeVries' son, Tucker DeVries, committed to play basketball for Drake in Nov. 2020. ShanQuan Hemphill had 18 points for the unbeaten Bulldogs, who improved to 37-4 in the Knapp Center under coach Darian DeVries. He was asked if he'd ever seen his dad happier. Abundant sunshine. The Merrillville graduate is the youngest of 10 siblings and will see his family Saturday for the first time since Christmas 2019 when the Bulldogs play at Valparaiso. © 2021 www.desmoinesregister.com. He said DeVries’ "feel for the game" is uncanny. The next two years, they won state. 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It indicates a geographical origin: "Vriesland" is an old spelling of the Dutch province of Friesland ().Hence, "de Vries" means "the Frisian". The Bulldogs finished second in the Valley, tying the school record for league wins with 15 while navigating late-season injuries and playing a condensed schedule in which they played 14 games in 32 days. The Register's Tommy Birch contributed to this report. Wilkins and Joseph Yesufu played all 40 minutes for Drake, while Garrett Sturtz logged 39. The Bulldogs have won at least 20 games in … His brothers, Jared and Dusty, played football for Iowa, and Jared is the current head coach at Clear Lake after his NFL playing career. Now two. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A second-half onslaught propelled No. The two played football their senior year at Aplington-Parkersburg for the late legendary coach Ed Thomas, who had run a "3 yards and a cloud of dust" rush-heavy offense at Parkersburg for years before his school merged with Aplington. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "If it were to be any job, he wouldn’t take it. He and his friends would run around town as kids, goofing off and getting up to all sorts of adventures. Maryland had the highest population of Devries families in 1840. 8 Maryland beats Michigan, clinches share of Big Ten women’s title, Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19, Ledecky dives back into competitive water in preparation for Olympics, Russell Westbrook, leading the league in turnovers, vows ‘easy fix’, Washington ditches cheerleading program for co-ed dance team, Sheriff’s department executes warrant for black box of Tiger Woods’ crashed SUV, Jon Lester to undergo thyroid removal surgery, leaves Nationals camp. 3 of 6 4 of 6 Drake head coach Darian DeVries directs his team during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola of Chicago, Sunday, Feb. … - Contact him at mbain@dmreg.com and follow him on Twitter @MatthewBain_. The Bulldogs had little trouble with the Redbirds after struggling to a 78-76 overtime win in Sunday’s series opener. However, investors shouldn’t take this for granted. He soon became a standout point guard and helped lead Aplington to fourth place at state that year. Warren Buffett proudly talks about his ownership stake in Burlington Northern Santa Fe in every shareholder letter.Bill Gates is the largest owner of Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) via an endowment fund run by Cascadia Investments.. Satanists sue for religious right to ritual abortions, Democrats turn Washington D.C. into America’s Forbidden City, Pence the leading GOP candidate for 2024 nomination. DeVries still remembers his freshman year on varsity at Aplington, when the seniors made him wear the shortest shorts on the team and lead everybody out of the locker room — while everyone else wore warm-up sweats. Bulldog basketball is becoming a family affair for the DeVries household. Altman said he was eager to call Hardin and Drake president Earl Martin to help DeVries get the job. DeVries was hired as Drake’s new head men’s basketball coach Thursday and introduced to fans and media on Friday. After 18 years as an assistant at Creighton, after two previous attempts at landing the Drake job, after looking past other opportunities just so he could stay in the Midwest for a chance … it finally did happen. DeVries was a standout athlete in high school at Aplington-Parkersburg (Iowa), and in the spring of 2015 was inducted into the IHSAA Hall of Fame for his playing prowess. Copyright © 2021 The Washington Times, LLC. This was 100% of all the recorded Devries's in the USA. He was quite the player — although he wasn’t treated that way at first. Drake athletic director Brian Hardin wanted someone with Iowa ties. DeVries also was coach of the year that season. Low 33F. In a conversation with the Register on Wednesday, the former Creighton head coach reminisced on his 12 years with DeVries, starting from when he came on as a graduate assistant in 1998. "He’s super loyal. "And then the second thing, besides his feel for the game: his passion for the game, his energy level. Drake head coach Darian DeVries directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola of Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. They arrived in the league either as head coaches from lower-level leagues (Wardle and Ford) or as top assistants (Drake’s Darian DeVries, Evansville’s Walter McCarty and Valpo’s Matt Lottich). "But he knew when to quit," Schuck laughed. 22 Loyola Chicago to an 81-54 rout of Missouri Valley Conference rival Drake on … The Devries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. Practically his whole extended family was on hand for the introduction. New star coaches are emerging, such as Drake’s Darian DeVries and Southern Illinois’ Bryan Mullins. Darian Devries Allison L Wright Mcgee Alyssa Carl D Devries Darlene L Devries Show all locations and family Age. 1 Gonzaga and No. DeVries said he knew he wanted to coach once he started studying to become an elementary school teacher at UNI. One friend had texted him. Ben Krikke scored 15 points and Valparaiso held onto a second-half lead, pulling away to beat the Bulldogs 74-57 Sunday. Drake head coach Darian DeVries reacts as his team falls behind in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Valparaiso, Sunday, Feb. 7, … Join Facebook to connect with Darian Devils and others you may know. Timing is everything. As a senior, DeVries lost a substate battle to Raef LaFrentz and MFL MarMac. High 48F. And we all of a sudden have a passing tree at A-P because of him. Drake’s DeVries is MVC coach of year 2nd time in 3 seasons National Sports Drake’s Darian DeVries is the Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball coach of … DeVries chuckled when told Schuck thought he was cut out to be a head coach from a young age. "It’s not important for him to just get 'a coaching job.' He had a gifted arm, too, and he persuaded Thomas to let him use it. "The amount of support from (Drake) and from a lot of different places — it’s really been overwhelming for me," DeVries told the Register late Thursday night. But his storied career earned him a spot in the IHSAA Hall of Fame. The Bulldogs are the No. Second, DeVries was always the smart one, Schuck said. More AP college basketball coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/College-basketball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. "Getting my start at Creighton ended up being just a true blessing," DeVries said. "I will find my revenge at some point," he joked. DeVries said he was "ecstatic" to be back coaching in Iowa. I’m holding back tears for you and your family, he wrote. “I think if you look in a year like this, I think you have to consider all the factors that go into play,” Bulldogs coach Darian DeVries said during a MVC video conference Monday. But DeVries would somehow always get his homework done with great grades. "I know he’s really excited about it," Altman said. The Iowa Coaches vs. Cancer Initiative held a gala where all four Division I men's basketball coaches in Iowa attended: Drake's Darian DeVries, Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Iowa State's Steve Prohm TOP STORIES The name has been modified to "DeVries", "deVries", or "Devries" in other countries. First of all, DeVries was clever and knew how to never get in trouble. In 1840 there were 6 Devries families living in Maryland. He also helps out with Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball coverage for HawkCentral and Cyclone Insider. Drake got out to an 18-0 start and was among three unbeaten teams in the nation before the first of its three losses. "It’s been a while if I have.". DeVries is the son of former Creighton assistant Darian DeVries, who spent 20 years on the Jays' staff before going to Drake in 2018. Biden takes victory lap for Senate approval of relief bill: 'Get checks out the door' ST. LOUIS (AP) - Drake’s Darian DeVries has been named Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball coach of the year for the second time in his three seasons at the school. The 6 … ST. LOUIS (AP) - Drake’s Darian DeVries has been named Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball coach of the year for the second time in his three seasons at the school. Drake has posted three straight 20-win seasons for the first time in 50 years. DeVries guided the Bulldogs to 24 wins […] His youngest brother, Jay, played football at Wartburg and his sister, Jodi, played volleyball at UNI. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. A clear sky. "It’s so rare to find someone who’s going to stick it out with Creighton for 18 years, through two head coaches. Third, and most importantly, Schuck said DeVries always had a knack for earning respect — from his peers and superiors. DeVries' 16-year-old son, Tucker, was already sporting a Drake T-shirt. DeVries' 16-year-old son, Tucker, was already sporting a Drake T-shirt. Some coaches won’t even give you a chance because they want their own people. 2 seed in the Valley tournament and play Friday against Illinois State or Northern Iowa. "His ability at a young age to be able to command respect from people who were underneath him, but also above, (was incredible).". That’s why it’s been 18 years," Schuck said. ShanQuan Hemphill had 18 points for the Bulldogs (17-0, 8-0 Missouri Valley Conference), who improved to 37-4 in the Knapp Center under coach Darian DeVries. The oldest of five siblings, DeVries' family boasts a tremendous academic pedigree with all five competing collegiately. That much many investors already know. 22 Loyola Chicago to an 81-54 rout of Missouri Valley Conference rival Drake on … nwitimes.com Unbeaten Drake’s 3-point specialist Jonah Jackson excited for homecoming at Valparaiso But DeVries was a quarterback at Aplington. "He has a good understanding of the game and the way he wants to play, and I think he sees the strengths and weaknesses in players very quickly," Altman said. "I guess you know you want to be a coach when you know you can’t play anymore," he quipped. The Valley announced Thursday that DeVries earned 32 of 50 first-place votes and edged Porter Moser of regular-season champion Loyola-Chicago. Antonio Reeves led Illinois State with 20 points. His brother, Jared, was an All-American on the football team at the University of Iowa and was a 12-year member of the Detroit Lions, while … DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A second-half onslaught propelled No. So, I would say it’s been somewhat divine.". He remembered many recruiting trips, driving for hours with DeVries while his young assistant talked about how he wanted to stay in the Midwest, how he wanted to return to Iowa, how he wanted to coach at Drake. 60s Richard D Devries ... people per month use our free and premium people search engine and background checks to reconnect with friends and family, keep contacts up to date, and verify identities. Schuck said, even from a young age, he knew DeVries was cut out to be a coach. Drake head coach Darian DeVries reacts as his team falls behind in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Valparaiso, Sunday, Feb. 7, … Associated Press De Vries is one of the most common Dutch surnames. I think the fact that it is Iowa is as important to Darian as it is to Drake. Matthew Bain covers college football and basketball recruiting for the Des Moines Register. "Darian has a way — and this helps him in basketball, recruiting, life, sales, whatever he does — he has a way to get to give advice without interrupting that hierarchy," Schuck said. CEDAR FALLS — Not long after Darian DeVries’ arrival in 2017 as Drake head men’s basketball coach, the Bulldogs’ matchups with Northern Iowa … https://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?pid=196282413 He was born in Aplington, Iowa, and attended Aplington High for three years before graduating from the merged Aplington-Parkersburg in 1993. During their senior year together at Aplington-Parkersburg, the two friends would often spend their study halls mowing the football field. Updated: March 2, 2021 @ 4:14 am Illinois … After high school, DeVries, the oldest of five siblings, started at Northern Iowa for four years. I would expect a long tenure at Drake.". Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. The Merrillville graduate has sacrificed for his family, his team and was called one of the best teammates ever by Drake coach Darian DeVries.