With all the information we have, it's something that can be handled pretty simply, and he won't be out a very long time.

I couldn't be prouder of the guys that participated the last two years. They set a great standard for our program. They're great role models and great kids.

I couldn't be more proud of our guys. A lot of teams drop down to .500 when they lose that many players. We didn't know what we were going to do early in the year, but these guys just battled, stayed tough and learned to win even when they don't play their best.

You listen to that all year. Digger Phelps said he saw the Missouri Valley Conference and said it was 'sorry.' He said that all year.

Wow, they are athletic, disciplined and well-coached. That's not a very good combination. They're obviously tested. If you can beat North Carolina one day and almost beat Duke the next, you're obviously very, very good.

Without Bates, they didn't have the penetration they usually get.