The West Virginia Mountaineers men’s basketball team’s inconsistent campaign has incurred yet another setback in the form of Tucker DeVries‘ injury. From the looks of it, the West Virginia University side will have to fight an uphill battle to further their position in the Big 12 Conference now following the injury to Tucker DeVries. But, what actually happened to the up-and-coming shooting guard?
Here are all the available details regarding the young basketballer’s latest ailment.
How did Tucker DeVries get injured?
Tucker DeVries has sustained an upper-body injury, as confirmed by West Virginia University.
The news comes after Darian DeVries, who serves as the head coach for the Mountaineers men’s basketball team, confirmed his son’s medical condition in a public statement. The 49-year-old tactician conveyed, “After consulting with our team doctors and other medical professionals, they have ruled Tucker out indefinitely as he deals with an upper-body injury. We have a great bunch of guys in the locker room who I know will rally around him during his absence.”
DeVries’ comments confirm that Tucker will spend an indefinite period on the treatment table due to his injury. However, it is currently unknown as to how the 22-year-old athlete suffered from the injury in the first place. More updates regarding his state, as well as the extent of his ailment, should follow after DeVries undergoes the necessary medical assessments.
Tucker DeVries only arrived at the West Virginia program in this year’s offseason. The two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year transferred to the Mountaineers from the Drake Bulldogs shortly after his father, Darian DeVries, joined the team as its head coach. Prior to his unexpected injury, Tucker DeVries managed to rack up an impressive average of 14.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in his eight appearances for his new side so far.
