These kids don't have the same drive and determination that I did.

I'm sure coach Shannon is not happy with the outcome, but his kids hung in there.

I'm just so proud of my kids. Grit and determination tonight. We showed an incredible amount of toughness and we weren't clicking the best and we found a way to dig deep and find a way to beat a very good team.

The biggest key was the determination of the kids. You don't need to say much to them. They know when they're not playing well. We just picked up the pace.

That's the reason I'm coaching. It's definitely a program I care a lot about and one that I want to see back at the top or back where it used to be.

There's no doubt in my mind I understand basketball as well as anybody. My assistants and I have a good relationship and we talk every night, but from day one I've had the final say.