15 Quotes by Patrick Beilein

We knew they weren't going to run out of gas any time. Big East road wins, this is how they are every game. It doesn't matter who you're playing or what their record is.

Oh, yeah, that would be a long night. We have to do a great job in the 1-3-1 zone and with our man (defense) to create turnovers. We stay active. We'll be there at the end.

Oh, yeah, it's going to be pretty special. That's where we started off.

If that's the way we had to go, it was an incredible shot. It wasn't like one of us missed a shot at the end to lose the game. It was a tough way to go, but that's the NCAA Tournament.

We thrive on those situations. We like to be the underdog and like to go under the radar.

It feels sweet. Not too many programs get to go back-to-back years to the Sweet 16 and beyond unless you're an elite program like Duke or those guys. To experience this the last two years is something that we're very excited about.

You don't expect easy games this time of the year. This is what you work for all fall and winter, why you practice. You have to get to every loose ball, dive for everything. Every possession could be your last.

We're a little worn down, but I think my dad does a good job trying to get us rest when we're not playing. We've reached the point of the season where you just have to keep playing through it.

We're excited to play at the Garden. You just get a feeling when you walk into the gym.