The emphasis this week has been completing the job. Last year we talked about playing good defense, but we didn't complete it.

It wasn't a matter of panicking. Going to Hawaii and experiencing that helped. The guys never lost faith in themselves. They kept believing in themselves.

This team went through some obstacles early. They thought we could just show up and win games. It was a good experience for them. I was never worried.

We knew that was their game. And we handled it well.

He's just like another Dwayne Collins. He can score on the inside, but he may actually be better from the perimeter. He can really shoot the ball, too.

This was our last chance to step up against a real good team and make a statement. This was a measuring stick for us going into the playoffs.