GENIUS HIRE? Darian DeVries may be the PERFECT guy for Indiana Basketball | Hoosiers start 1-0
GENIUS HIRE? Darian DeVries may be the PERFECT guy for Indiana Basketball | Hoosiers start 1-0  
Podcast: Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Published On: Thu Nov 06 2025
Description: INDIANA HOOSIERS basketball explodes for 98 points in their season debut under DARIAN DEVRIES. Is this the offensive transformation Hoosier Nation has been waiting for?JACOB GOINS breaks down the dominant victory over ALABAMA A&M, highlighting career performances from REED BAILEY, LAMAR WILKERSON, and breakout star SAM ALEXIS. The analysis covers how DEVRIES' system creates easy baskets through smart reads and ball movement—a stark contrast to previous seasons.  The discussion shifts to INDIANA HOOSIERS football's #2 ranking in the College Football Playoff, examining bracket advantages heading into the crucial PENN STATE matchup. Key topics include defensive intensity under the new basketball regime, potential playoff paths for the football team, and critical contract details protecting coordinators MIKE SHANAHAN and BRYANT HAINES from the coaching carousel.Discover why Indiana's dual-sport success positions both programs for championship runs and what the coordinator retention strategy reveals about the program's commitment to sustained excellence. 0:00 Intro0:31 Indiana basketball dominates Alabama A&M opener3:04 Five players in double digits scoring5:36 Defense takes what opponents give them7:37 Defensive mindset and communication on display10:10 College Football Playoff rankings and bracket discussion13:43 Indiana's easier path as two seed16:46 Keeping coordinators Shanahan and Haynes around22:23 Staff salary guarantees and retention bonuses Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashWith DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18.SupplyHouseJoin the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.