That was one of the times that the team began to really pull together, because we realized that at any point that could have been our campus that was hit. We helped out, and a couple of us shared tears. It was an eye-opening experience for us. |
They used to be a powerhouse program. I know they have 11 national championships. They lost their flame for a little bit, but now it's back burning. We've got to be ready to play because they're going to try to put their program back where it's supposed to be. |
We are pretty close with the women's team. We talk to them sometimes while we are both on the road. |
We feel we are one of the best teams in the country despite our youth. If we continue to execute right we will have an awesome season. |
We have to take every opponent seriously, but we were kind of focused on playing Connecticut. You have to take every opponent seriously. These are really tougher games to get up for, because we're supposed to win these games. |
We knew we couldn't let them get a shot off. Because chances are ... I'm not sure of the statistics, but in March, the chances of shots going in must be greater. In March, people hit shots from half court, from the 3-point line, from everywhere. We weren't going to let that happen. And with 3.9 seconds, they had enough time, but not against our defense. |
We were in the double bonus, so the objective was to get fouled. But I saw an open lane, so I took it. And I just scored the ball. |
We weren't going to let them get the best of us. |
We're not an uptight bunch. We just like to have fun. A lot of coaches like the team to be quiet and focused before a game. The way we focus is to clown around. We think about the task at hand. But we don't worry. We like to have fun, study and practice hard. |
We're still hungry, we're not satisfied with what we've done. We've got a lot to prove. |
When he started making eye contact, I knew I was in him. My mind-set is to take my opponent's heart and take his soul, and that's what I try to do night in and night out. Get the best of my opponent and make him quit before I do. |
When I saw him with his head down trying to dribble, I went over. With .5 I had the ball. |
When you're hot, you're hot. |
When you're hot, you're hot. I have to take advantage of the opportunity available to me. I know I have to improve both physically and mentally. But, this is a great opportunity for myself and my family. |
Yeah, we did it. Final Four! No one thought we would. |