Micah Downs Quotations

I apologize to my former teammates and coaches for leaving at midyear. I feel I can best deal with some personal problems closer to home that have been weighing on me over the last few months. I wish KU the best the rest of the season.

He was a huge spark coming off the bench. He's got so much energy and pride in the way he plays on the floor.

I thought the Cal game was a good turning point, but it didn't go the greatest the next couple of games. But there's always time to change that. I knew I was going to have all kinds of ups and downs.

I really just want to focus on getting the rest of this (admissions) stuff taken care of. Then I'll be willing to sit down and talk to the media -- hopefully by the middle of next week.

I don't know how I can answer that. I'll just be ready if my number gets called. If it doesn't, I'll be a good cheerleader on the bench.