We felt this was a good opportunity to give back to the fans and businesses that supported us from the beginning.

This is a proving ground for us. It's a great opportunity for our team to get better and start getting ready for next season.

Good or bad, the fans are always there for us. I love our fans, and I really appreciate the opportunity to spend the time with them today.

Fans in Mackey Arena this year will be treated to some unbelievable basketball, ... We plan on putting our best foot forward night-in and night-out. We want and expect to win, and we know we'll have to be at the top of our game each time we take the court.

We're excited about it. It's a great opportunity for both our team and players as well as our fans.

There are a lot of faithful Vanderbilt fans who haven't had an opportunity like this. Now we're coming out and doing really well.