IU Basketball Receives Explanation for No-Call on DeVries vs. Northwestern

Players and coaches react to controversial no-call at end of close loss.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 3:22am

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Indiana basketball forward Tucker DeVries was left in disbelief after a controversial no-call on his potential game-tying 3-point attempt in the closing seconds of a 72-68 loss to Northwestern. Officials said they "couldn't see" the apparent foul on DeVries' wrist, leaving the Hoosiers and their coach frustrated with the outcome.

Why it matters

The missed call was a pivotal moment in a close game that had major implications for Indiana's March Madness hopes. The Hoosiers' loss dealt a blow to their NCAA Tournament outlook, raising questions about officiating and the team's ability to close out tight games.

The details

With 3.4 seconds left and Indiana down 70-68, DeVries rose for a potential game-tying 3-pointer. Replays showed Northwestern's Angelo Ciaravino appeared to slap DeVries' left wrist as he shot, but officials did not call a foul. Indiana coach Darian DeVries angrily confronted the officials, but they offered no explanation beyond saying they "couldn't see" the contact.

  • With 3.4 seconds remaining, Tucker DeVries attempted a potential game-tying 3-pointer.
  • After the missed call, Indiana coach Darian DeVries confronted the officials at the buzzer.

The players

Tucker DeVries

Indiana basketball forward who attempted the controversial final shot.

Angelo Ciaravino

Northwestern forward who appeared to foul DeVries on the final shot attempt.

Darian DeVries

Head coach of the Indiana basketball team.

Kelly Pfiefer

Game official who did not call a foul on the final play.

Lamar Wilkerson

Indiana basketball guard who discussed the team's late-game struggles.

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What they’re saying

“He said he couldn't see it. That's his explanation, I thought it was a foul, but it's part of the game. That's all I'm going to give.”

— Tucker DeVries, Indiana Basketball Forward (Yahoo Sports)

“It's a tough play. It happens fast. It's just what it is.”

— Darian DeVries, Indiana Basketball Head Coach (Yahoo Sports)

“Ultimately, man, shouldn't have came down to the ref. We shouldn't have put the ref in the position to make that call. When we was up we shouldn't have got comfortable. We just got to do better, man. We just got to do better.”

— Lamar Wilkerson, Indiana Basketball Guard (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The Indiana basketball team will look to rebound from this tough loss as they continue their push for a NCAA Tournament berth. The controversial no-call is sure to be a topic of discussion as the Hoosiers evaluate their performance and prepare for their next game.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges of officiating close, high-stakes basketball games and the impact controversial calls can have on a team's postseason aspirations. While the Hoosiers are frustrated with the outcome, they acknowledge that they need to do a better job closing out games to avoid relying on officials' judgment in the future.