I think we are playing as a team. We're playing great defense, shooting the ball well, and playing hard. We just keep winning the games.

I was pumped up; I knew we had to shoot the ball better, so that's what I wanted to get done for us. It's hard to go in and start shooting when you're cold, but after a few touches, I'm ready.

It was different playing in a place like this. I like playing in front of a lot of people, and I hope there are a lot of people in Peoria rooting for us. It should be a lot of fun.

It's huge game. Both teams are great teams, but hopefully Miami will pull it off. It (basketball) is becoming really big. It's hard to compete with these schools with football, but I think basketball is going to be even bigger in a few years.

We're a real good defensive team but we didn't show it. We know if we play the way we're capable of playing that we can win this tournament. I think we'll play a lot better than this.

... he would absolutely hate it,