I don't look at it as I'm a freshman. I look at it as I'm a ball player. I'm here to win.

I just had a desire to go out of state - spread it out a little bit, experience some new things and meet some new people.

I just want to compete. If I red-shirt, that's fine. If I play, that's fine, too.

They left a lot of opportunities for me to take advantage of, because they were so worried about Carl and Aaron.

They're a nationally ranked team, just like us.

This is going to be my first experience playing against a team like this. This is going to be the best team we've played thus far. But we've worked hard and practiced hard. We had a good practice (Friday), and I think we're ready.

Coach (Jamie Dixon) said I'm in better shape than the big guys.

When I step on the court I consider myself a ball player, not a freshman. I'm focusing on doing what I'm supposed to do and just playing to win.

We want to exceed expectations. We don't just want to give our customers what they are asking for. We want to give them what they need.

We were struggling on offense. I saw an opportunity to step up. I thought I'd take that opportunity.