I can say without reservation that Cassell Coliseum is becoming one of the best and most difficult venues in the Atlantic Coast Conference. It’s because of the tremendous ownership, passion and energy that our student body has created throughout the season.

One thing about the ACC is that you don’t have a long time to celebrate. Your next game becomes the most important game.

You can’t live in the past; you’ve got to stay in the present as you try to build your resume and earn your way into the NCAA Tournament.

That’s why tonight’s game against Wake Forest is so important.

Protecting your home court, building on your past success and separating yourself is what tonight is all about.

With the 7 p.m. tip-off, I’m asking you to arrive early and help prepare our players for a frantic 40 minutes of basketball. There is something special when you walk out for warm-ups and you see the student section filled.