To win this league, the toughest league in the country, and to be outright champs is a tribute to their effort. It’s a great lesson in life for our guys. It shows anything is possible.

It is a tremendous honor to be a No. 2 seed, and to get to play so close to home in Dayton. It is an incredible feeling, and it will be interesting to start preparing. But right now we need some rest and then we’ll get our guys going for the NCAA Tournament.

Don’t be afraid to let your players know how much you care about them.

The biggest thing is getting our guys to understand, you can’t let one mistake compound into another mistake.

Working hard is one thing, but working hard with purpose is what separates the good from the great.

All I can say is that Gene and I are on the same page. I love that about him, the communication and the openness. It's amazing how he came to me and we talked and we know exactly where both guys are.

Working hard is one thing, but working hard with purpose is what separates the good from the great

The biggest thing is getting our guys to understand, you can't let one mistake compound into another mistake

Don't be afraid to let your players know how much you care about them

To win this league, the toughest league in the country, and to be outright champs is a tribute to their effort. It's a great lesson in life for our guys. It shows anything is possible.