We want to dictate the tempo. We have a fairly athletic team. ... Our style of play, hopefully we can wear some teams down.

We like to take advantage of our up-tempo style. We like to play 94 feet of pressure defense.

That was a tough team, physical and tough, and they came in here wanting to play that style.

We ride him, it seems like, on every play. But he responds to a challenge and came up big on every play.

They shoot well, and have a bunch of kids who play hard and smart.

He's a special ball player. He's got a great court savvy about him and an uncanny ability to finish around the rim. He does all the little things. He's a good passer and he can play defense. He's the type of kid that responds to the challenge, and he has for us all year.