I most definitely [feel loyalty]. They have been around me for a while.

Everyday in practice, they are always talking about how dusty the banner is, how it's time for a new one. They always kept us focused. They always stayed in our ear about it, how hard it is. We put that in our minds.

Between the lines, I have no friends. I'll be friends with someone all day off the court, but on it, I am trying to win. This was a great atmosphere, and I am looking forward to playing here next year. It's should be exciting.

Only dogs know and respect their masters. This is a rare characteristic of men who secretly envy their masters and wish their downfall.

It's hard. But, as I told our guys, North Carolina doesn't pay the bills, and I have a strong loyalty to these guys that we recruited and coached. These guys have worked their tails off.

I've told our guys (at George Mason) that I have a lot of loyalty to you. I'm going to give everything I've got to them.