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After five years at the collegiate level, Indiana forward Tucker DeVries is diligently working to showcase himself on and off the court ahead of the 2026 NBA draft.
DeVries averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 33.3% from 3-point range in 32 appearances last season. He registered six 20-point performances, including a season-high 27-point outing on Nov. 9 in a win over Marquette.
The 6-foot-7 DeVries ranked eighth in the Big Ten in total 3-pointers (82) and ninth in minutes per game (34.2). He was one of eight players in the country to average at least 13 points and five rebounds per game with 80 or more 3s in the regular season.
"I think any time you're going up against the best, you're helping yourself develop and get better," DeVries said recently of his time with the Hoosiers. "Obviously, at this level, it is the best of the best, so just kind of finding that role and how things translate, what translates, and what the best way possible is for me to be able to translate to that next level."
DeVries played his entire college career for his father, Darian, beginning with three seasons at Drake and one at West Virginia before finishing in Bloomington. He was an AP All-American honorable mention in 2024 with the Bulldogs after ranking 10th in the country in scoring (734).
The 23-year-old is considered one of the top shooters in the draft this year, thanks to impeccable form and release and the ability to shoot on the move or on pull-ups. He also has great touch and footwork in the paint, making him a perfect fit for any team.
DeVries has conducted workouts with several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers. He wants to reaffirm his status as an elite shooter during those visits, while also showing his recent work in the weight room.
"I think refreshing everybody a little bit of what I'm capable of," DeVries said. "I think the improvement body-wise and slimming back down to be my more natural position a little bit and then being able to move and space a little bit better is probably the biggest thing. You are not going to change a whole lot in two months in who you are, but in that aspect, you can."
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Tucker DeVries: Indiana guard reveals mindset for predraft workouts
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DeVries averaged 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 33.3% from 3-point range in 32 appearances last season. He registered six 20-point performances, including a season-high 27-point outing on Nov. 9 in a win over Marquette.
The 6-foot-7 DeVries ranked eighth in the Big Ten in total 3-pointers (82) and ninth in minutes per game (34.2). He was one of eight players in the country to average at least 13 points and five rebounds per game with 80 or more 3s in the regular season.
"I think any time you're going up against the best, you're helping yourself develop and get better," DeVries said recently of his time with the Hoosiers. "Obviously, at this level, it is the best of the best, so just kind of finding that role and how things translate, what translates, and what the best way possible is for me to be able to translate to that next level."
DeVries played his entire college career for his father, Darian, beginning with three seasons at Drake and one at West Virginia before finishing in Bloomington. He was an AP All-American honorable mention in 2024 with the Bulldogs after ranking 10th in the country in scoring (734).
The 23-year-old is considered one of the top shooters in the draft this year, thanks to impeccable form and release and the ability to shoot on the move or on pull-ups. He also has great touch and footwork in the paint, making him a perfect fit for any team.
DeVries has conducted workouts with several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers. He wants to reaffirm his status as an elite shooter during those visits, while also showing his recent work in the weight room.
"I think refreshing everybody a little bit of what I'm capable of," DeVries said. "I think the improvement body-wise and slimming back down to be my more natural position a little bit and then being able to move and space a little bit better is probably the biggest thing. You are not going to change a whole lot in two months in who you are, but in that aspect, you can."
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Tucker DeVries: Indiana guard reveals mindset for predraft workouts
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