Everything Siena head coach Gerry McNamara said after loss to Duke

Opening statement I've been doing this a long time. I don't think I've ever been more proud of any group of kids I've been around. I think the world and college basketball saw what I've been so grateful and thankful to be around all season, a group of kids that love each other, that compete at the highest level and play for each other.

We got off to a great start offensively in the second half when they switched to zone and slowed us down a little bit. I went back and watched, every time they've been scored on this season this past week, go game by game and there are stretches where they don't give up points, that's who they are. It kind of bit us in the second half where we weren't able to score or make a shot late and that kind of pushed the lead out.

I love Jon. The job he's done at Duke is remarkable. I wish them luck moving forward.

They're a tough group. They're a Number 1 seed for a reason. They've got a lot of talent and a lot of heart and pride.