We've had a hard time putting away teams. It wasn't a great offensive night, but it was good enough. At this time of year, you win or lose . . . there are no moral victories.

His stuff's good. His composure is good. And his demeanor seems to fit the role.

It was real close to being perfect. The fact that we don't have as many prospects tells you that many have moved on.

You were blackout drunk the night before if you wake up and have no idea where you are and why.

You try to preach to the guys that we need a good look every time down the court, but when the game's at that speed, sometimes you lose you head.

The only way he fails is if he goes to the hospital for an extended period of time, gets in trouble with the law or somehow becomes academically ineligible. I just have to make sure he stays both physically and academically intact. As his mentor, I'm going to make sure that happens.