BYU coach Dave Rose may just be about as much about the right frame of mind as it's been about making shots and playing defense.

"We talk about a lot of things as a team, and we try to keep it there with our group. But your mindset going into a game, and your approach to that, I think can really determine how you execute," Rose said Monday, a day before his team would leave for New Orleans to play as the No. 3 seed in the Southeast regional against No. 2 Florida. "If you believe that all the pressure is on you, sometimes that can cause you to tighten up a little bit.

"I hope our players understand this challenge. I think they do understand it, and respect the challenge. But I also hope they go in believing in themselves and the team, and their ability to win games," Rose added.

Rose says that he's a "completely different" coach after a cancer scare a few years ago. He appreciates the journey more and has imparted that wisdom onto his players.