That's the great shame about his death at just 51: Steve had so much more to live for.

You know. Murray has had great players and great coaches.

That was not a surprise to me. You have two talented, athletic teams that try to play with toughness and take pride in how they get after people. I thought the game might come down to turnovers and who gets more easy baskets. … It was hard to find baskets out there.

I believe in developing relationships with the whole team. Not one player is above the team, including the coach. There is no special treatment. I don't care if you're talking about Reece Gaines or Kenyon Martin.

The struggles of Louisville and Kentucky are aberrations. That shows you the state of the game in college basketball. With kids going to the pros left and right, it's hard to maintain stability.

We're going to play different guys on him. He's a major part of their offense.

I've been in contact with his parents. He's OK. I think he has some personal things he's working through right now. … I plan on meeting with him when we get back, then we'll go from there.

He was the equal of anyone I ever saw play. I knew I was playing with a footballer and an athlete.

This could be a game that (6-foot-10 center) Pearson Griffith could have success. But I always think that, because he's bigger than any one we play. Our guys are trusting him and are looking to get him the ball. If we can get it to him around the rim he's going to be tough to stop.