March Madness 2023: 10 names to know ahead of the NCAA Tournament
Steph Curry made a name for himself in the 2008 NCAA Tournament, leading Davidson on a memorable run. Who will be this year's version of Cur...MARCH 15, 2023
TUCKER DEVRIES
14.9 PPG •
4.9 RPG •
2.8 APG
14.9 PPG
4.9 RPG
2.8 APG
Drake's DeVries among under-the-radar March Madness stars
Drake’s Tucker DeVries was an interested spectator when the father-son team of Greg McDermott and Doug McDermott helped Creighton make consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 20...MARCH 13, 2023
Scores 22 as Bulldogs clinch DeVries produced 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 77-51 victory over Bradley.
Impact DeVries has been the leading scorer for Drake this season at 19.0 ppg and has also managed to improve upon that in the postseason, posting games of 27, 12 and 22 games (20.3 ppg) through three outings in the MVC Tournament. The son of head coach Darrian DeVries, Tucker is the only underclassmen in an experienced Drake starting lineup and will be the driving factor if the team is able to pull a first-round upset.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DeVries leads Drake past Bradley for MVC title, NCAA berth Tucker DeVries scored 22 points and second-seeded Drake raced to its sixth NCAA Tournament berth with a 77-51 romp past top-seeded Bradley i...
MARCH 5, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
DeVries leads Drake past Bradley for MVC title, NCAA berth
Tucker DeVries scored 22 points and second-seeded Drake raced to its sixth NCAA Tournament berth with a 77-51 romp past top-seeded Bradley in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournam...MARCH 5, 2023
Tucker DeVries named MVC Player of the Year, Roman Penn honored on first team Tucker DeVries was named the Missouri Valley Conference's player of the year. He and Roman Penn were also selected first team, All-Conferenc...
MARCH 2, 2023 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
DeVries scores 18, Drake takes down Illinois State 82-51
Led by Tucker DeVries' 18 points, the Drake Bulldogs defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 82-51 on Wednesday nightFEBRUARY 23, 2023
DeVries scores 32 as Drake downs Murray State 92-68
The Drake Bulldogs defeated the Murray State Racers 92-68 on Tuesday night led by Tucker DeVries' 32 pointsFEBRUARY 8, 2023
DeVries and Drake earn 85-82 2OT win over Valparaiso
Tucker DeVries scored a career-high 32 points and the Drake Bulldogs took down the Valparaiso Beacons 85-82 on Saturday night in double overtimeFEBRUARY 5, 2023
Records seven rebounds DeVries (elbow) logged 11 points (3-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and seven rebounds across 34 minutes during Drake's 88-81 win Wednesday versus Northern Iowa.
Impact Fortunately for DeVries, he sat out only once because of his elbow's previous infection. The sophomore forward has 5.7 rebounds averaged since Jan. 1. DeVries is expected to continue logging at least five boards per game while part of Drake's starting lineup until further notice.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Infection causing absence DeVries will be out during the Bulldogs' game Sunday at Belmont because of an elbow infection.
Impact According to a Bulldogs statement, an infected DeVries had been hospitalized after their game Tuesday versus Indiana State. He was released from the hospital Sunday. Until further notice, DeVries is out indefinitely.
JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DeVries and Drake host Indiana State
Drake hosts the Indiana State Sycamores after Tucker DeVries scored 23 points in Drake's 97-61 victory over the Evansville Purple AcesJANUARY 23, 2023
DeVries scores 23 as Drake rolls past Evansville 97-61
Tucker DeVries scored 23 points to lead Drake to a 97-61 victory over EvansvilleJANUARY 21, 2023
DeVries and Drake earn 76-71 OT win over UIC
Tucker DeVries scored 15 points, including seven in the overtime, as the Drake Bulldogs knocked off the UIC Flames 76-71 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 11, 2023
DeVries and Drake host Omaha
Drake hosts the Omaha Mavericks after Tucker DeVries scored 25 points in Drake's 77-64 victory over the UIC FlamesDECEMBER 6, 2022
Impact scorer for Drake DeVries had 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 77-64 victory over UIC.
Impact DeVries was already an impact player as a freshman for Drake after averaging 13.9 ppg and nearly helping the Bulldogs earn a NCAA Tournament bid. He's taking his scoring to new heights this season, as he has yet to put up less than 14 points in a game and is currently averaging 21.3 ppg -- good for No. 12 in the nation entering Monday's slate of games. Drake is off to a 7-1 start due largely to his efforts and will again set its sights on a NCAA Tournament berth out of the Missouri Valley Conference.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeVries scores 25 as Drake beats UIC 77-64
Led by Tucker DeVries' 25 points, the Drake Bulldogs defeated the UIC Flames 77-64 on Saturday nightDECEMBER 4, 2022
DeVries leads Drake against Wyoming after 22-point game
Drake takes on the Wyoming Cowboys after Tucker DeVries scored 22 points in Drake's 80-72 win over the Buffalo BullsNOVEMBER 20, 2022
Available vs. IUPUI DeVries (ankle) is available Wednesday versus IUPUI, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Fortunately for DeVries, his ankle was not damaged enough to prevent him from participating in the Bulldogs' first game of their 2022-23 season.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday DeVries won't play in Thursday's exhibition game against Minnesota-Duluth, Alyssa Hertel of the Des Moines Register reports.
Impact DeVries -- who was named the MVC's Preseason Player of the Year -- will be sidelined along with four other teammates for Thursday's exhibition. Provided the issue isn't serious, he should be available to take the floor when the regular season tips off against IUPUI on Nov. 9.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drake basketball's Tucker DeVries hopes offseason transformation pays off in sophomore season Tucker DeVries finished his first college season as the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year. He's hoping for more his sophomore...
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Named MVC Preseason POY DeVries was selected as the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason Player of the Year on Wednesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact In his first season with Drake, DeVries earned MVC Freshman of the Year, All-MVC second team and All-MVC Newcomer team honors while leading the team with 13.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game a season ago. The 6-foot-7 sophomore figures to pick up right where he left off as the team's focal point throughout the upcoming campaign.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeVries leads Drake past Missouri St., into MVC title game
Tucker DeVries had 23 points and the winning free throw as Drake narrowly defeated Missouri State 79-78 in overtime in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournamentMARCH 6, 2022
DeVries scores 24 to lead Drake past Loyola Chicago 83-76
Tucker DeVries matched his season high with 24 points as Drake beat Loyola Chicago 83-76FEBRUARY 20, 2022
DeVries scores 16 to carry Drake over Evansville 73-51
Tucker DeVries had 16 points as Drake routed Evansville 73-51FEBRUARY 17, 2022
