In the post-Shannon Illini era... it’s important to follow up the performance of the last game with a good-to-great performance. All the guys settle into your new, more prominent floor and leadership roles.
Habits are... uh, habit forming. Get into a good game floor rhythm and player rotation. Snappy ball movement... drain those Threes... and play crazy-possessed D.
Staying on the winning habit makes it easier for the players and coaches (and fans) to help to deal with the serious off-court matter going on.