Honestly, I think that helped us out a lot. It definitely got us focused more and really realize what we have to do game-in and game-out, especially if we want to make that run in the playoffs.

It's been the best four years of my life. When I walked off the court that last time, I kept saying I can't believe it's over. It's one of the toughest things I've had to do.

It showed me what they think of me and how they think I can turn the program around. It meant a lot to me. Anywhere you go, you want to feel wanted. I had a feeling through this entire process that I might end up going there. It was in the back of my mind that it was a school I knew I loved.

It was tough, knowing there was Division I schools where I could have walked on or had opportunities to play Division I-AA. They call you a student-athlete; sometimes the student part has to come first. The environment up there and the academics really mean a lot to me. A lot of people think I'm crazy for passing up those opportunities, but I really feel at peace that I made the right decision.

He's definitely a great ballplayer. It's really nice that we do have that inside presence more this year. He's just totally developed his game.

I'm going to start visiting some of those schools and narrow it down. I'm still up in the air.