We tried doing a number of things to slow them down in the final minute. They were just bombing shots. Thank God we had a big lead.

To be honest with you, it took me by surprise. He really grew up from the beginning of the year. He kind of became a man throughout the year.

We set the tone early by coming out and playing solid defense and making them take 30 seconds before they got a shot. On offense, we tried to be patient and get the ball inside. We took good shots.

We got out there and we all gave him a big hug. He looks a little thin, but we're so happy to have him back because he is such an inspiration.

Play solid half-court defense, don't do anything fancy, really kind of dumb our offense down. The kids really bought into it.

On the bus, I told them we had one extra stop before we got to the Kohl Center. They knew exactly what I was talking about.

All us coaches, we're out here watching film and writing stuff down in between classes and in between dinners and stuff like that. But you gotta find what's best for your team. That's what it comes down to.

Our kids really turned up the pressure in that last minute.

You wouldn't think so. I would have said we better be playing pretty good defense if we're only going to score four baskets in the second half.