And there's nothing like excelling at a sport like basketball ? and having an opportunity to earn an education while playing it ? that's going to build a positive image for these kids.

If we can introduce basketball to these young people and show them that there's a lot to offer in this field, then we can give them confidence. And confidence carries through to all aspects of life. That's what makes you successful. If they can look in the mirror and think that they are proud of themselves and confident, then that will carry them a long way.

He's the best freshman basketball player in the state. He's our quiet storm. He just goes out there every game and gets the job done with a lot of fanfare.

I have been given a great opportunity, but I don't feel like I am a better basketball player than most other girls up here. I think that nobody looks up here, but there is a lot of talent in North Dakota.

It's a missed opportunity. I don't know any other way to look at it. There is a lot of basketball left, and we got a good Utah team coming in [ Saturday], but we had our opportunities.

We got a real education from a real quick, aggressive, assertive defensive basketball team.