I take the blame for it in the first half. I was very emotional. The way things were going, I wasn't pleased.

243

That competition has helped us. We'll be as prepared as we can be, but the time off will really help us, too. We needed a rest.

240

He pitched every tough game.

194

I told the kids I was proud of them. I don't think losing is part of their thought process. I don't mean that from a boastful standpoint. They just feel as long as there's time left, there's an opportunity to win.

178

We're not beating that team if they're shooting like that . . . they play hard. I was very pleased with our kids, though. They surely didn't back down or give in.

175

He's very good. He made two 3-pointers that were at least 28 feet. He handles the ball well and makes everybody around him better.

164

I'm confident we can play with them. We learned a lot from playing Windsor and East Hartford. We learned lot about what we can do and perhaps should do.

149

They had more bodies to throw at us, seasoned guys. I hope by the middle of next year we're close to where those guys are.

146

Aaron understands the game of basketball and his role on the team. He has been an important part of the team's success. Aaron is a fierce competitor who leads by example.

138