The logic is, championship-caliber teams split their games on the road and win at home. Our expectation is if we can keep the team intact without injury or foul trouble, we should play successfully at home.

It will take our best effort of the season.

The airport closed at midnight. So we were forced out and found some accommodation in a hotel ballroom. It wasn't the worst thing that could happen, and the kids were happy to be celebrating there instead of inside some airport.

It's been a road weary season. We've played so many away from home that we are feeling comfortable in these situations.

They have the deepest team in the league. They are very quick, very forceful. We will have to play well defensively to have a shot.

They're not an easy team to match up with because they usually play with four guards and a power forward. You've got to get all of your guys covering the perimeter against them, and they shoot the ball very well.

You really like to win the home games. Split on the road, win at home. That's how you win championships.

This really is just a one-year fix. Our new baseball/softball stadium will be completed in 2007. So we really just needed to find a place for this season.

We probably should have had a few more in the win column. If you look at the second half of conference play, we were as strong as anyone.

Jeff gets good athletes and they play hard. He's a great competitor and tries to get it done the right way.