TUCKER DEVRIES NEWS

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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 night

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 points

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 overtime

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 Aces

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeVries scores 23 as Drake rolls past Evansville 97-61

Tucker DeVries scored 23 points to lead Drake to a 97-61 victory over Evansville

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 night

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 Flames

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 night

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 Bulls

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 tournament

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 83-76

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeVries scores 16 to carry Drake over Evansville 73-51

Tucker DeVries had 16 points as Drake routed Evansville 73-51

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeVries scores 15 to lead Drake past Evansville 60-59

Tucker DeVries had 15 points as Drake edged past Evansville 60-59

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeVries scores 24 to carry Drake over Omaha 78-70

Tucker DeVries had 24 points as Drake defeated Nebraska Omaha 78-70

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS