Ball State Quotes

Basically, if I`m able to run the offense, get to the offensive glass, make great passes, make smart decisions with the ball, don`t try to do too much - that`s exactly what this team said they need, ... That`s what I`m trying to focus on. The other stuff, it will come with more work.

That`s what my team calls me. In college, I would lead the team in prayer all the time. That`s what everybody knows me for - my faith in Jesus Christ.

I expected that it was going to be tough, that it was going to be fun, and that`s exactly what it is.

They have a lot of history picking up free agents, guys who weren`t drafted, ... I thought that I would have a good opportunity to come in and make the team with my heart and my hard work, the way I play. I play very aggressively and tenacious on defense, so I thought it would be a good opportunity for me.

The guys have really been very welcoming with that,

This summer I was able to do that a lot more, ... The biggest thing that I`ve been working on is defending the threes (small forwards), defending the twos (shooting guards). That`s something that I take a lot of pride in, my defense. I`m getting better at it every day.

He`s a star player, but he`s down to earth and he`s very receptive to the young guys, ... He talks to us. He encourages us, gives us compliments, gives us positive criticism. He`s been great.

I really believe that this is a great fit, because it`s the same kind of team I had in college, ... I really think this team has some great things ahead of them. I see a lot of success, because we work hard and it`s a family atmosphere. When you have that togetherness, a hard-working attitude and a will to win, there`s no way you won`t be successful.

When I look down at my shoes, it really gives me motivation, ... I write certain things that can motivate me. Here`s my favorite one, Philippians 4:13 - `I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.` That`s the kind of verses I write on there that really give me motivation.