#IUBB Senior Quotes

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana - WIth tomorrow's game against No. 12/14 Maryland in Assembly Hall set to be the final home game for the five seniors on the Indiana men's basketball roster, here are some thoughts from each of the five seniors as well as what some of their teammates had to say about the seniors.

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KEVIN YOGI FERRELL
What are your biggest thoughts regarding your career at Indiana and what the program has done for you?
"It has been fun, but it definitely went by fast. I feel like I have learned a lot from Coach Crean in terms of being a player and becoming a better man. His confidence in me and the team never wavered. That's what true leadership is. I'm so thankful for that. The thing that I learned most as a player was how to prepare. I see his preparation and how he prepares the team, but also how you can prepare and get better as an individual. The extra film work and getting extra shots up have really helped develop me into the player I am today."

On the historical significance of playing at IU and the fans.
"I feel as though the fans have stuck behind us no matter what. Over the last four years, I feel that the fans have shown us a lot of love no matter where we stand in the Big Ten rankings. Hoosier Nation has always stuck behind us, they are obviously great fans, and there is no greater place to play than Assembly Hall."

On coming back to Assembly Hall down the road
"I will definitely have a lot of chills when I think about all the memories, playing with my guys, being out here. If I could suit up again in five to ten years I probably would, just to get that one game, that one feeling, back. It will definitely be a special moment, and hopefully they won't have forgotten about me by then, especially when I see the 2013 and 2016 Big Ten Championships and knowing that was because of hard work."

Rob Johnson on Yogi Ferrell
"Obviously he had a big impact on me. I came in last year and he was already very established. He showed me the ropes right away. He showed me what it meant to be a leader and an elite player with a great work ethic. He showed me how to come in and make an impact right away."

NICK ZEISLOFT

On playing at Indiana and what the experience has meant to him.
"It has just been a dream come true playing at Indiana. I always wanted to be here, I wanted to be a Hoosier, and I wanted to play at Assembly Hall. I want to thank Coach Crean for this opportunity. It has been a heck of a run here. We hope to continue playing and extend this season another month. It has been so fun playing here and it is crazy to think that it is coming to an end."

On the memories he will look back and share in years to come.
"It is crazy to think about that. It really has not set in yet. But once you win here, you are remembered here. We are looking to win two more championships and really cement our place in the history books here at Indiana."

Collin Hartman on Nick Zeisloft
"He is always brining the guys together, always being outgoing, and being upbeat. The way he carries himself is influential and contagious. You can see how bad he wants it, and he wants it for the team. He has helped the young guys come along. He has a lot of knowledge of the game, he has been around the game a lot.

MAX BIELFELDT

What is it going to be like for you? The culmination of your college career and to experience a senior night after what's really just been a terrific opportunity for you to come to Indiana and expand your game?
"Senior night is going to be really exciting. I've only been here eight months but I have had an absolute blast getting to know and play with so many great guys on this team. I think with Maryland coming in and all the excitement around our program right now there will be unbelievable energy and a unique experience that I'm going to remember for a long time."

Do you think it will hit you five, ten years from now when you can come back here and see your picture on the wall after winning a championship and always feel like you're a part of this Hoosier program?
"I'm definitely looking forward to thinking about being able to come back and remember all the good times you had with the guys and how much fun it was to play together. It will be awesome to be able to feel that way down the road."

Thomas Bryant on Max Bielfeldt
"He gave me a lot of valuable information about the Big Ten. Playing with and against him in practice gave me so much information, so many different ways to guard people, and how most systems try to play. He was very valuable at Michigan. He continues to give me valuable information that I can take with me to the next level if I get there. He helped me a lot during the year."

RYAN BURTON

On the opportunity to play two years at Indiana and what he has gained as a basketball player and as a person by this experience?
"I think overall it's been an awesome experience. Coming here and being part of the program for the last two years was a great choice for me. I couldn't have asked for better teammates and I've definitely met some great people and have lifelong friends from this. It has definitely been a blast. The great thing about playing for Coach Crean is that he not only develops you as a basketball player, but he stresses that we grow as men off the court as well. That was really big for me. It's been a great opportunity to learn under him and see the growth that we've experienced as a team thanks to his leadership."

Down the road, what will it be like for you to come back and watch a game in Assembly Hall knowing that you helped a team win a Big Ten title.
It's definitely going to be a different experience. Growing up around here, I've been to a lot of games as a fan. Then to actually be on the court as a player for the last two years, its been a great experience. Even though we have won the Big Ten, we're not done yet. It's going to be awesome someday to bring my family here. It will be very cool.

Tim Priller on Ryan Burton
"Ryan is definitely a very hard worker and seeing that just inspires everyone else. He is a great teammate. He is always there for anyone on the team. If you need him, he is there. He is a great role model, he is very smart, and someone you can look up to."

JACKSON THARP

On the opportunity to be a manager and then later on as a player and what you will take away as special for you?
"It's really been an unbelievable experience. Just being able to see all sides of the program. I came in as a freshman manager and it's been cool to grow within the program as well as now becoming a player. I just really appreciate everything that Coach Crean has done for me here."

Down the road, what will it be like for you to come back and watch a game in Assembly Hall knowing that you helped a team win two Big Ten titles in different ways.
"It'll be something that's just unreal to come back. To know that you were part of something very special to so many people is something I will always have."

OG Anunoby on Jackson Tharp
"When coach told us he was going to start dressing with the team, everyone was excited. They see how hard he and the other managers work and I think the closeness of everyone in the program just came through. He's a great person."

Players Mentioned

OG Anunoby

Max Bielfeldt

Thomas Bryant

Ryan Burton

Collin Hartman

Tim Priller

Jackson Tharp

Nick Zeisloft

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