He's more focused this year. He knows he's a real valuable part of this team.

It was a typical game after Christmas break. We were really rusty. They beat us by eight, and we had two guys who missed 12 foul shots. We haven't played in two weeks, since Dec. 17, and we were out of shape.

It's just a matter of time. Whether it's tomorrow or next week, we'll get it.

There was actually a kid who had been in the military who was older than I was.

We've just had good teams since I've been here. Since coming here, I've learned how to coach much better and I've just worked like the devil.

This year's team has players who like to play together. I think basketball, more than any sport, you have to mold players into a cohesive unit.

I was usually so busy preparing for the next season I didn't have time to seek other jobs. I may have had the opportunity, but I like being the head coach instead of being an assistant somewhere.

He was really just not into it last year. He was used to being the centerpiece of the team.

I got a very, very lucky break by being able to start in college.

I didn't lose my job here, so it was a great opportunity. The players weren't very good, but I learned a lot more about life over there.