When they see that type of competitive spirit, they will be able to appreciate this team, even if they don't have as many wins as they would like to see. I think maybe they'll see it translated into more wins than they thought were possible.

We support Al as he dedicates himself to academics. Although he will be a big loss on the court, his ability to manage the academic curriculum at Siena is of utmost importance. With the right attitude and commitment, Al could rejoin us following the first semester. We will do everything we can as a staff to support him and provide the necessary resources he needs to succeed in the classroom.

I've told the team very explicitly: We're approaching this game like any other. Our approach is the same. Our prep is the same. We're playing all our key people.

He had an opportunity to win the game for them or they were going to lose the game. He stepped up and made the plays.

Anytime you want to consider yourself one of the better teams in the league you have to win on the road. It's one thing to say, 'Yeah, we're playing well on the road,' and, 'Yeah, we're competing on the road.' But ultimately, you have to win.

Where I came from before [Wilmington] is a great place, but we were just overwhelmed by the ACC. We're not overwhelmed by anybody here. We are the team that people in this town support. There is basketball tradition and history and knowledgeable fans that have consistently bought season tickets and come to games and come to functions.