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Finding more improbable ways to surprise us. Great season. Fun season. And who knows where it will end? Can't wait to find out.

Definitely a team that gets its energy from its defensive intensity. If we play with that energy we're a handful for anyone. Kellogg built for that style with our athletic and rangy athletes, so we'll live or die with it.

Big win! Wish I'd seen it.... I'll certainly be watching tomorrow.

It looks like Kellogg is truly growing into the role of coach, and the development of these players reflects that. Not just in their skill level, but in their poise and toughness in big games - a hallmark of teams under Cal at UMass. I feel good about the immediate future of this program. Now let's ...

Feeling optimistic here in Birmingham. The young guys are maturing.

National TV...so nice to see my Minutemen down here in Alabama, and looking stout. Keep it up, guys!

Wow, it's good to see there's still a little drama on the board! Great win tonight for our guys. Can't wait 'til Fla. State.

It's a new era. Defense(!) has returned. We're a team of believers for the first time in almost fifteen years. It's going to be fun ride, friends. It's been far too long since there was legitimate excitement surrounding this program.

Turning point.

Doc's now on record saying that Stephane's got a "great shot" at making the team this year.

That dunk was impressive, and even better, timely.

Thanks! Hopefully, we'll have more stories to share as Derek rebuilds the program.

I grew up in Rhode Island, and became a college basketball fan around '86 or so, just as Pitino was working his magic with PC. To turn that group of overachievers into an Final Four team was beyond comprehension...that was so much fun! I was a loyal caller to his weekly radio show, and saw myself as ...

Where's Hubie Brown when you need him?

Liked your post, Rayers, but didn't quite understand it completely....

Good lord! That was impressive.

After hearing the press conference I would like to change my vote from "Very Good" to "Ecstatic". I think he is going to do a great job at UMass.

I feel much the opposite after hearing the press conference! Just goes to show you how different people get different impressions of what they hear ...