The final point margin was not indicative of the game. It was a much closer game than that. All it takes is a couple of those threes to drop that's worth more than six points to them because then everybody from Benton also gets into a rhythm and we start to question a little bit and as we get out and extend on those shooters, they're likely to drive and draw a defender to foul and it makes for much more complex defensive decisions that you have to make.

Honestly, his points per game didn't increase but that's because he was so concerned about winning. He was very unselfish. Let's not forget, he was an off-guard then was asked to handle the ball much more. That's why his assists increased and his post entry passes increased. He was willing to make the pass or set the screen. Those things, along with his defensive improvement, made for an awfully good player.

They will push the ball nearly every time down the floor. They will push on a make or a miss. When we miss they have a better chance of getting into their fast break. Defensively, we will have to communicate because sometimes we won't be guarding our assigned man.

They have played with some Indiana schools that would be in the South Seven in southern Illinois in terms of size. Their record is deceiving.

It's not as if we didn't know Welch could shoot. Every time we made a run, our defense would let down.

Someone told me that after we lost in the sectional final, Isiah was in the weight room for two hours. He might have been letting off some frustration or getting ready for next season. Hopefully, he'll use this season in a positive way. What impressed me about Isiah was the way he came to practice everyday. He took that from the seniors. He's taken their work ethic and learned that from them already.

It was very important and we did talk about it. We knew it was important, but I didn't want to put excessive pressure on the kids so they were passive on offense.

When people see a 6-foot 4 or 6-foot 5 player hit a three-pointer or dunk they think they see a great player. Isiah will become a great player if he continues to lift weights and work in the off-season and do the things he needs to do. He's certainly not a finished product. He is just a sophomore and makes mistakes but he can hurt opposing teams in a variety of ways.

When Kyle plays with confidence he is a tremendous player.

We picked up some quick fouls in the third and put them in the bonus very early in the second half. But, I thought the kids there at the end of the game played very hard and put on a show. They played very well.