I can't be a freshman anymore. I'm trying to lead this team to the Big East championship. There's no room for freshman mistakes.

We just told each other we had to get a win by any means necessary.

I just needed a game to get my confidence back. We can't give up on each other.

It's us and the coaches and everyone against us, that's what we need to get that toughness in it.

Growing up, Cincinnati was tough, bad, in your face. We're getting it back. Back to the old days.

I'm just calming down and playing. My teammates are trusting me. I'm not so worried that I'm going to make a mistake and they're going to be mad.