Last year, we got pounded on the boards. That was the emphasis from everybody on this team, from top to bottom.

We’re dedicated to one goal. We’re all looking for a championship.

I don’t really pay any attention to all that. He’s my friend.

Last year, they set a MAC tournament record against us with 55 rebounds. We wanted to pound the boards.

Everybody expected him to be good, but not as fast as he was.