The West Virginia Mountaineers have picked Darian DeVries to lead the Mountaineers following a successful stint at Drake University. DeVries also has ties to Creighton where he was an assistant coach. DeVries led Drake for six seasons, winning 150 games and bringing the Bulldogs to three NCAA Tournaments. WVU announced a national search for a head coach after finishing the season at the bottom of the Big 12 with a 9-23 record under the leadership of interim coach Josh Eilert. DeVries has agreed to a five-year contract with West Virginia.