(I told them we should) just prepare ourselves the best as we can, and not get caught up in it being such a big game. This is just a basketball game. We are just trying to keep it simple right now.

Charles is a great player. He'd start for most everybody. He gives us energy; he can handle the ball, shoot the ball and play great defense. He's strong, he can take the ball inside if he has to.

We've been down before, but these guys have a lot of confidence in themselves and what we're trying to do. We know that we can make some stops and we can score. I don't think anybody was really panicked.

We've been talking about state all year long like every team in the state of Texas. But with this group here, we try to really, really tell them that they've got a chance for it.

The kids are excited. I'm hoping we have two more games left in us.

He didn't have one of his better games tonight. Once he learns to settle down and let the game come to him, he'll be a lot better.