We had to try to get every defensive rebound. We wanted to limit their second-chance points. At the end of the game, we wanted to stay disciplined and not run with the lead.

And I miss her. Those who didn't get a chance to meet her missed their chance to meet a one-of-a-kind. They don't make them like that anymore.

No one really gave us much of a chance. But it's been a magical season thus far. I told my kids that they had nothing to lose.

This 16-team tournament gave us a chance. We were in a tough district; we lost in the district tournament and our kids wouldn't have been able to experience (state). But because of this, we have a second life. Hey, we're thrilled. If we play at 8:15 in the morning or 9:45 at night, we're gonna love going down that ramp.

I parody myself every chance I get. I try to make fun of myself and let people know that I'm a human being, and these things that have happened to me are real. I'm not just some cartoon who exists and suddenly doesn't exist.

It gives them (amateurs) a chance to get acquainted with tournaments.