We're going to have a good front line and hopefully that does a lot for our offense and defense. For the first time we will be able to control the net. Our offense will get the ability to hit it over the blocks.

One thing we've worked on is a family environment. Off and on the court, we've connected with each other. The kids discover their differences, but when we hit the floor we come together. We're feeling pretty good where we're at.

We gave everybody quite a few minutes in anticipation of Tuesday night, when the new season starts. I've just got a good feeling.

Everyone contributed a bit today. I am proud of the way we played defensively and offensively by sharing the ball.

For them to shoot 28 free throws was the difference in the ballgame. I think we played pretty well all throughout the game. They just had more opportunities at the free-throw line than we did.

Even with the opportunities Franklin had, we still had the opportunity to win the game. We were right there with one of the better teams in the conference. ... The team as whole is understanding what it takes to play at next level, at tournament time. Obviously you want to win, but it's good to know that you can compete with them.