I'm very, very hopeful the project is going to go forward. I'm glad the port has stepped up to the plate and is delivering on its promise.

In a way, it was a disappointing year because we had a 21-win season last year. But to come in at the end and make a run and get a tournament bid has made it a special year.

Dance? Can I dance? You don't want to see it, trust me. That's OK. This is great. You grow up watching March Madness on TV, and it's exciting to be a part of it.

We know it?s going to be a challenge. We?re going to try to stick to what we do and give them a game.

We've been through a lot. We've all become more complete players. We've learned to really trust each other and depend on each other.