My goal is to get outs as soon as I can. Strikeouts aren't that big a deal to me.

I just want my sign and I want to throw it. I think it keeps everybody on their toes.

Hey, hitting is hard-if you make good pitches that aren't elevated in the zone, you're going to have success.

My main focus off the court is to be humble. My mom always told me to be a presentable young man. I'm not going to pretend to be something that I'm not and act a certain way for people. I plan on being myself. I like having a good time, but I still carry myself in an orderly fashion.

I'll bring what I bring to the tale, but it's good to know you have two guys with the experience and know-how in big games.

It's all about having fun. Play hard and fair, don't hurt anybody. Feel good about what you're doing and how you're doing it.

Coaches have the worst hours in the world. They go home maybe twice a week. They're sleeping in their office. They're watching film. It's a brutal, brutal job and that's why I respect them so much.