Tucker DeVries, IU basketball’s golden child, is out due to a shoulder injury he sustained at WVU, thus DeVries needs to hit gold in the portal!
Tucker DeVries, IU basketball’s golden child, is out due to a shoulder injury he sustained at WVU, thus DeVries needs to hit gold in the portal!
Tucker DeVries, IU Basketball’s Golden Child, Sidelined with Shoulder Injury — Time to Strike Gold in the Portal
In a surprising and disappointing blow to Indiana basketball fans, Tucker DeVries — affectionately dubbed IU’s “golden child” — is officially out with a shoulder injury sustained during a heated matchup at West Virginia. The setback not only dampens the Hoosiers’ off-season momentum but also raises urgent questions about their lineup heading into the 2025 season.
DeVries, the talented transfer and former MVC Player of the Year, was expected to be a cornerstone for Mike Woodson’s squad. His versatile skillset, high basketball IQ, and leadership on the floor had made him a fan favorite even before donning the cream and crimson in a regular season game. Now, with rehab on the horizon and no confirmed timetable for his return, the pressure is mounting.
The solution? Indiana has to hit gold again — this time in the transfer portal.
Fortunately for IU, the portal is teeming with hungry, high-level talent looking for the right system and spotlight. With DeVries temporarily out of the equation, Woodson and his staff have a golden opportunity to add depth, especially at the wing and guard positions. Whether it’s a seasoned scorer, a defensive stopper, or a multi-position hybrid, the Hoosiers must act fast to fill the void and keep pace in an increasingly competitive Big Ten.
Make no mistake, DeVries will be back — and when he is, IU’s ceiling remains sky-high. But until then, the team’s fate may rest on the staff’s ability to pivot quickly and strike gold in the ever-chaotic world of the transfer portal.
One door closes, another opens — and if the Hoosiers want to make noise next season, it’s time to open that portal wide.
