“It was all about our intensity level, ... We tend to come out sluggish in games. I wanted to set the tone and get the crowd into it. We definitely are a second-half team. We have to learn to become a first- and second-half team.”
“Our maturity, team chemistry and execution late in games has been important for us this year. We know we have people we can go to at the end of games to make shots.”
“We are a better team when I am on the floor. The seniors need me out there. Hassan needs me out there to help him out. I do a good job as far as disrupting things. We are a better team when I am out there, and I think everybody can see that.”
“Simply delighted. I have come in second place a few times before in Asian Tour tournaments and finishing on top here is a fantastic start to the year for me.”
“This year Washington is playing outstanding basketball. We've continued to play well, so each year when we meet, they get bigger and bigger with more excitement. It's beginning to be a big rivalry.”
“Each game is going to be a statement for us that we're ready, and whoever plays us is going to have their hands full. As long as we take care of business and do the things that we did in the Washington game, like fighting back and keeping our composure, down the stretch we should be OK.”
