MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s guard-forward Tucker DeVries is set to undergo surgery for an upper-body injury, effectively sidelining him for the remainder of the season. This announcement was made by his father, Darian DeVries, who is also the head coach of the West Virginia team. The school plans to request a medical redshirt for Tucker to allow him the possibility of returning for another season of eligibility.

Tucker, a 6-foot-7 senior, had a strong start to the season, playing in the first eight games and recording an average of 14.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game prior to his injury. “Since early December, we have been consulting with our team doctors and various medical specialists to assess and treat Tucker’s injury,” said Darian DeVries. “Tucker has put in every effort to return to play this season, but all medical advice has led to the conclusion that surgery is essential.”

The DeVries family made the transition to West Virginia from Drake, where Tucker earned the title of Missouri Valley Conference player of the year two times. Although the specifics of his current injury remain unspecified, it is known that he had previously injured his right shoulder in January 2024. He managed to continue playing through the discomfort, but had surgery on it last March.

Despite Tucker’s absence, West Virginia holds a record of 14-7 and 5-5 in the Big 12, keeping the team in contention for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. They are scheduled to face TCU on Wednesday evening, aiming to maintain their momentum without their key player.