He's tough. It's hard to rock his boat. That's what makes him a state champion.

He's just a tough kind on his feet. I wanted to make sure I kept getting in his face. I stayed aggressive.

Those were two hard losses. Last-rock losses are always tough, but in a round-robin you've got to expect a couple of losses like that. You just have to find a way to bounce back. Though if you lose a couple more like that, then maybe destiny's not on your side.

A lot of kids go to schools bigger than where they can play at and sit on the bench. They want him to start right away and take the spot of Jason Harris (a senior swingman). It's a good style of play for him.

He's done a good job of putting that pressure on his shoulders and bringing other guys along the way.

This year, he's had to handle the ball more at times. For the most part, he's at the wing, posting up.