I was really inspired by the bond they had. It's so unusual these days, when so many of the kids we see come from single-parent homes or are raised by relatives.

There were such great people at Pittsburgh and I miss those kids already. Recruiting in the Big East and the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference have the same objective, just recruit good players who want to play at your school. Nothing changes.

Right now, I'm home. I really love it here and I want the kids to come because they love it here, too.

I don't know if I tried to sell myself. If anything, I tried just to be myself. I don't think you can trick kids. I don't. And I'm not that person.

Ben Howland has had some of the greatest impact on my life. He was responsible for bringing me to Pitt and my development at Pitt.

I couldn't be happier. I'm so comfortable being here. I love New York City.