Darian DeVries thought West Virginia would be his long-term home, but a change of heart promoted a 180-degree move to the Big Ten.

Do as I say, not as I do. On Wednesday, DeVries stood before a packed press conference in Bloomington, Indiana, and described his vision for Indiana basketball. He embraced the tradition. He said players own the program. He talked about alignment and fit and function.

Joining his white button-down shirt and black blazer, new Indiana men’s basketball head coach Darian DeVries sported a red tie with many rows of four white diamonds and a small pin with the IU trident Wednesday afternoon.