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

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.