These kids have shown that they really step up in the big games. Hopefully, that carries over into basketball, too. But I do know that we shouldn't be too rattled by the type of crowd and atmosphere that will be there.

We played only one bad half of basketball in 33 games. As our program has gotten better, our kids have bought into it and accepted the challenge.

I'll never forget any of those kids. They've done so much more for our program than just win basketball games. They're great examples for our younger players with their work ethic in practice and the way they conduct themselves.

I've always prided myself on teaching these kids defense. Like any other sport, defense wins championships and basketball games. Offensively, you're going to have off nights. But defensively, you can always play defense.

The first half, we just didn't get out on him. The second half ... I don't know if there was anything we could have done the second half.

Knowing that this is the last time I've coached those seniors was the hardest thing about all of this. I just told them that they should realize that they started something that they can forever be proud of.