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  1. Terry is talking about a great setting Dayton is for college basketball. He's encouraging the Dayton fans to show up and root against Xavier tomorrow night.
  2. Terry: "We're super excited about being here. You never take it for granted, being in the tournament."
  3. That's it for the players. Rodney Terry is at the podium.
  4. "I didn't know how hard you have to play to win in the college game," Johnson said when asked about the biggest adjustment he's had to make as a freshman.
  5. Johnson said the best thing about college basketball are the memories he's made off the court with his teammates.
  6. Nothing too serious being asked of the players.
  7. Johnson on Shedrick: "He's young at spirit. He's just got an old number next to his name."
  8. Shedrick and Johnson are roommates. They've got a good bond and the fact that one is a freshman and one is a graduate hasn't been an issue.
  9. Johnson called Shedrick "the main leader on the team." If he's leading, it's more by example than talking about it.
  10. Tre Johnson's favorite pregame song: "Peach of Mind" by Lauryn Hill
  11. Shedrick on the positive impact of playing so many close games: "Things can get really stressful in those moments, but now that we've had those experiences, hopefully, they can help push us across the finish line."
  12. Shedrick said he's happy to be back shooting free throws well and he's looking forward to keeping it going in the tournament.
  13. Johnson: "Before we try to play for the coaches or anything, we need to do it for our teammates." He said if the Longhorns take that approach, everything else will take care of itself.
  14. On what the NCAA Tournament means for Rodney Terry and wanting to win for him, Shedrick said they want to do it for each other and their coaches. "Everybody eats is how we want to try and play," he said. "We just want to get it done for the guy next to us."
  15. Shedrick said Tre Johnson is "one of the most confident players I've ever been around."
  16. Johnson's favorite March Madness moment is Kris Jenkins hitting the game-winning shot in Villanova's win over North Carolina in the national championship game.
  17. Even when he's not on, Johnson knows he can't pass up open shots. When his shot isn't falling, Johnson said he looks to rebound more, get his teammates more involved on offense and do other things to impact winning that don't involve scoring.
  18. Johnson said the best qualities the Longhorns possess are their speed and length.
  19. Shedrick said the Longhorns are at their best when they're locked in on defense and playing team basketball.
  20. Johnson isn't thinking about the NBA Draft. He's focused on being with his teammates and making the most of the NCAA Tournament.
  21. Johnson credited the coaching staff for his success as a freshman for putting him in a position to be successful.
  22. Shedrick said the Longhorns are ready to show what they can do when everybody is healthy and understands their role.
  23. On whether the Longhorns feel they have "a new lease on life," Johnson said their confidence hasn't wavered. But he admitted that they're at full strength now and they have no excuses because of their depth.
  24. Shedrick: The grind of the SEC has Texas prepared for the NCAA Tournament.
  25. Johnson said Xavier reminds Texas most of Vanderbilt compared to their opponents this season because of their interchangeable personnel and tempo. Shedrick compared Xavier to Kentucky because of their offensive sets and execution.
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