The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is about to wrap up. As usual, it was filled with upsets and buzzer beaters.

But my favorite part came during a press conference.

After a win against Baylor, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin settled in for a press conference. Sports Illustrated for Kids had a reporter there, and the 13-year-old raised his hand.

“Coach, congratulations on the win tonight. Your team clearly won the defensive battle tonight. When you coach and teach your team defense, what’s more important: technique or attitude?”

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