Lindsey is part of a group that has come in and changed the face of women's basketball here. She's a great young woman and a super teammate.

I know our kids are really excited. Having that many kids from the greater Portland area, I know they're going to be ready to play.

There isn't one thing right now that she is not doing well on the court. She's become a terrific on-the-ball defender, and is just excelling in all facets of the game. ... The other thing is when the game's on the line is when she is at her very best.

Since she and coach (Bert) McLaughlin got there, they have been a basketball program. Before, you never had to scout them. In the last four years, they have turned into a force you had to worry about. She showed the way for the rest of them.

This is actually kind of a surprise. If I would have voted, I would voted for (NIC women's basketball coach) Chris Carlson, because he had a fantastic year. I give all the credit to the players on the field.

We came out of the half and just played some good solid basketball.