Darian DeVries was asked about honoring Indiana men’s basketball’s past when he made his first appearance as the program’s head coach back in March.
It was an understandable question, obviously. Indiana is one of the most storied programs in the history of the sport with a lengthy list of team and individual achievements and notable alumni. The program occupies a revered spot in the culture of the state and the sport.
DeVries gave a pretty understandable answer too.
“I think you embrace everything about the past,” DeVries said. “That’s awesome. Our history is our history, and it’s a great history.