They are tough, they get after you. They have quick hands and are hard-nosed. They drive so much and draw fouls. I am impressed with them. They have the toughness to compete in the Big East. They are tough guys.

They like to get it and go. They're quick, smart and hard-nosed. They play hard-nosed defense. They'll be a challenge.

You've just got to gut it out. It's going to be a tough year.

He's a tough competitor. He really is. He's hard-nosed. He really goes for the ball.

Marquette-Louisville has always been that way. We have played each other tough and battled. We had to beat them twice.

Davidson is super-athletic. They're quick. They're not super big, but they are hard-nosed. Tristan Welch is just a bear. He's quick as lightning and can jump out of the gym. He's so quick and heady. He is one of the best players around.