Armando Bacot explains how preseason hype 'got into our locker room'

Posted Mar 6, 2023
Armando Bacot admitted he and his teammates have struggled with the pressure and hype that followed last year’s March Madness run. "It has definitely been difficult because there were so many expectations. But at the end of the day, the pressure can get to everybody — we are human. I would definitely say (the noise) got into our locker room." (247 Sports)

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