1.   As recently as last week, Lavin said he was encouraged by their progress and guardedly optimistic they would return.

2.   Lavin said a public assurance that his future was secure would be good for the entire program.

3.   Lavin said McKnight did not try out because of a knee injury and added that McKnight planned to try out next year.

4.   Lavin said wildlife officials have been devising a strategy to deal with the problem, but she said she could not disclose details at this time.

5.   Lavin says their relationship is typical of a coach and a point guard, but it goes beyond that.

6.   Lavin said at the time that Hines would serve his suspension this season.

7.   Lavin said he and Dalis did not meet this Monday because it was a holiday.

8.   Lavin said.

9.   Lavin said he had not personally apologized to Grismore but that he planned on it.

10.   Lavin said he wants to add a post player for next season.