She brought it. She knew we had to have that kind of leadership, and she led us into the Elite Eight.

They played like warriors. They played like champions. That's why this team is so dangerous when you see the players and the rotation. ... That's what you have to have to be a championship team.

I think that is truly amazing. It shows how unique the ACC has been this season and what a tremendous conference it has been from top to bottom. I expected the depth, but I'm not sure we expected three teams in the top four.

Her vision and my vision met. Our goals were one and the same. To have that kind of support from your athletic director and your president, the full package is a dream come true for a young coach.

Obviously it was a difficult decision after having a tremendous year.

That's what was working. It was, 'Who could stop who?' We wanted to turn them into a jump-shooting team.