On his priorities during last season, what he really wanted to improve:
“Understanding. I wanted to understand everything about Tennessee and immerse myself in the culture and be a part of it and not look back. Give my all to Tennessee and that’s what I’ve been trying to do.”
On what he believes is the Tennessee basketball culture:
“Hard workers. From the coaches to the managers to the GA’s to everybody. Everybody is just always working and trying to help each other out and you can feel that right when you walk in. When I walked in I felt it, I felt like everybody wants to get better and everybody had a common goal. I really enjoy being around that.”
On what he feels is the biggest strength he brings to the team:
“Being one of the older guys. I have a couple of college games under my belt. I know how it feels. I know there’s ups and downs and I know being one of the older guys I can help the younger guys out because they’re so talented. I think being one of the older guys is just going to help me a lot.”