The biggest thing, when you play teams like this, you've got to stand in the middle of the ring. You cannot get on your heels. I told them before the game, 'We're going to get knocked down, you've got to get back up.' And I thought the kids did a good job of that.

The only thing I would say is that when you play Wake, you have to pick your poison. We tried to close the perimeter down and left our post on an island. It's no fun being on an island with Eric Williams. He's going to push you into the ocean. He's a terrific player. I told him before the game I was so proud of the way he's developed his body and his stamina.

They humbled us on the glass.

The game was dictated at the free-throw line. You can't miss 11 and win at this level.

Sammy played 38 minutes against their best player and never once [complained]. He did everything we asked to stop a really good scorer. What hurt us were the others who made shots.

You're going to be in front of full arenas from now on. I think you have to make that another whole season.