We jumped out to a 9-2 lead, and our guys thought the game was over. And then they came back and led us, 13-12. I hope I was able to get the message across that they are a big and athletic team and you have to play the whole game.
We were very patient. And we executed very well.
We don?t build ?me? guys, we build ?we? guys. I got down and dirty with Rashad as much as coach Calhoun has. If he messed up, I told him so. I sat him on the bench. A lot of kids take that and it breaks them. Rashad is very much a strong rubber band.
We are very fortunate to have the kind of kids we have. They work very had and they trust the system.
Everyone in the gym knew he was going to take those shots. A lot of guys say they want to take the big shot. Rashad always wanted to take the big shot. He still does.
It won't mean a thing Saturday night, unless we make it mean something.