Coach told us to keep our composure.

It took us awhile to get used to playing here.

We weren't hitting our shots like we normally do. And our defense wasn't leading to offense. We weren't getting a lot of fast-break points.

Alex was sticking out at us. To use one of Jerry's terms, he was like a beacon light. I came in [Sunday] morning, and [area scout] Phil Emery was high on Alex. I said, 'Jerry, we've got to take this guy.' I literally had a dream about drafting him.

We played a tough schedule that allowed us to enter the West Regional tournament and we're excited to be there. The team deserves this opportunity.

All of us are, I guess, in our 40s except for one of us that just crossed the great divide (into 50).