Dear Diary,

I cant believe the season is over.  I remember my brother Reggie telling me to enjoy this time because its going to go by fast.  It seems like yesterday we were doing individual drills, but that was really five months ago.  Alot of things have happened this season.  I moved to the point guard spot after we lost to Syracuse.  Since then we are undefeated.  With me at the pg we are 22-0.  We have the longest winning streak in the country and we have 58 straight conference wins which is also the longest streak in the country.  I gotta mention my teammates, Robert Dozier, Antonio Anderson and Chance McGrady.  They have won 132 games in four years at Memphis.  That is the college record for most wins by a basketball player over four years.  Coach Cal should get some of that credit.

I’m surprised that people thought I would hit a wall or slump as the season went on.  I feel like I’ve been preparing for this season my whole life.  I feel stronger now and I’m excited about what I have accomplished.  I led our team in scoring and steals.  We are ranked #3 in the country.  I didnt know that I’m the only freshman nominated for the Oscar Robertson Player Of The Year Award.  I was recently told that I was the Conference USA Freshman Of The Year.  And I cant believe that I’m on the cover of this week’s Sports Illustrated.

I get asked all the time if I’m leaving after this year.  Right now i don’t know what I’m going to do.  I’m a school student first.  I love it here at Memphis.  I’ve got good teachers, the support system is great, college life is great, my teammates are great, we all get along and do everything together.  The whole town treats us like stars.  I promised my mom and my brothers that I would keep my grades up and continue to go to school even after the season is over.  Its hard to stay focused especially when you see guys on tv playing in the league that you grew up with and played against. My situation might be different from other players, cuz its not about the money.  Reggie tells me its about the best situation for me.  I wont make my mind up until I sit down with my brothers and think about all the options.