To get that 10th [straight win], we've got a fight on our hands. This is a big basketball game for us. Mentally we know we've beat every team in the league. |
We are not a selfish basketball team. And we played some selfish basketball. |
We said this is the end of the regular season. The tournament is totally different. |
We talked about it and had a good conversation, |
We're excited about it and now we're going to try our best to win a championship. But you've got to remember, 10 of our 14 kids are either freshmen or sophomores. |
What a game. I was torn because I wanted to see our league do well, but I also wanted to see those seniors for Tennessee win. It was hard to watch. |
When I saw that [pairing] I just laughed. It would have been interesting, but I wouldn't have wanted any part of it. I'm glad it didn't happen. |
With the new team and all the new freshmen, I thought it would give us a good feel for our staff and what we need to work on for the season. |
You could tell it was our first time (in the finals). But we came out in the second half, made a nice little run. We thought if we could get the lead Winthrop would tighten up a little bit. |
You live for a game like this, for the opportunity to play in an environment like this for the right to play in the most exciting event in all of collegiate athletics. |
You see it in the young kids. They seem a little bit tight on the road and they're more relaxed at home. I've tried everything and I've talked to so many people. It will come, but only by playing defense and rebounding. |