We have to play our brand of basketball, no matter what they are going to do. They will slow it down, but we have to take control of the game so they can play our way.

We had three pros in the last two years and I had a role to play, ... It was frustrating to be in the position I was in because I've always been a scorer. I was just trying to do what's best for the team. A lot of people didn't see that; they just assumed I couldn't score. This year, I'm going to have the opportunity to be more of an option offensively. I'll be more aggressive on the offensive end and hopefully I'll be able to show what I can do.

Hassan is a great teammate, a great person. He's somebody who's always (behind you) and is there for you no matter what.

In a game like this, every second counts. Every possession counts. That's the biggest thing you can take away from a game like this. You have to play with a greater intensity to win games like this.

It's tough to beat anybody three times in a season. It's not going to be an easy game.

It was a team win because, no matter how many points somebody scored, we played like a team. There was enthusiasm and everything. Whatever was needed to help the team win (was there).