Basketball started for me in this city and I want to be here when it's finally time for me to stop, ... I'm not here to retire. I'm here to help build something that will be around for a long time.

Without a doubt, the basketball scandal (of 2003 under then-head coach Dave Bliss) was the most trying time. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. It was agonizing, and the most agonizing part was the effect it had on the families.

I always know what's happening on the court. I see a situation occur, and I respond.

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around. If I don't keep changing. I'm history.

When I was young, I never wanted to leave the court until I got things exactly correct. My dream was to become a pro.

He played basketball last year and moves well for a guy his size. He's not playing this year but that doesn't mean he's just laying around. He's a hard worker.