We came out with a lot of energy in the third quarter and got a lot of buckets off our read more

We came out with a lot of energy in the third quarter and got a lot of buckets off our defense. J.B. and James had big quarters, but we got some great defensive play from guys like Charles Davidson and Paul Collamer. We forced a lot of turnovers in that quarter.

I don't care how it turns out now. I couldn't have asked them to play any better.

I don't care how it turns out now. I couldn't have asked them to play any better.

Given the friendly relations between Russia and Iran, I hope we will settle the crisis that has emerged recently together.

Given the friendly relations between Russia and Iran, I hope we will settle the crisis that has emerged recently together.

He's worked very hard on all fronts in the state.

He's worked very hard on all fronts in the state.

I don't think it is any surprise to anybody because everyone who has talked to me since I resigned said read more

I don't think it is any surprise to anybody because everyone who has talked to me since I resigned said they understand that there is a pervasive negative attitude in the county, ... There is a lot of criticism. The focus seems to be on criticizing county government as opposed to, at least sometimes, looking at the good things that are going on.

The players want to get in the playoffs and win a championship for Bob. We still are very committed to read more

The players want to get in the playoffs and win a championship for Bob. We still are very committed to his vision. The foundation of this team happened through Bob.

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas read more

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas are bankrupt, and that the party basically takes their loyalty for granted, ... Then the Republicans start coming around and we're like the lonely girl standing against the wall at a dance. Even if you know it's lip service, you feel receptive, just because somebody has bothered to come over and pay attention to you.

I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. read more

I made a $50 bet -- a lot of money then -- with my coach that I'd win a medal. I woke up that morning and thought, 'don't get to the bottom and wish you had a second chance, because in the Olympics, you don't get a second chance.' I was so in the moment; I wanted to feel it, I wanted to be in it -- I've used that metaphor for the rest of my life.

As a team, we saw January as a new slate. We've had a lot of injuries. Looking back to the read more

As a team, we saw January as a new slate. We've had a lot of injuries. Looking back to the beginning of the season this is not the same team.