Torin Dorn on Senior Night: "It's Going To Be Really Emotional"
NC State senior guard Torin Dorn met with the media as he prepares for his final home game for the Wolfpack.
NOTE: Click the video above to watch the full interview. Below is a collection of quotes from Dorn.
“Mom, for sure... she’s going to be a mess tomorrow.”
“It’s bittersweet. It’s bitter because there are so many memories there and leaving will be tough. It’s sweet because it marks the end of this chapter while heading to another one. I’m excited for it.”
“Probably beating Duke last year [would be the favorite memory at home] and the fans storming the court is probably my favorite memory.”
“Just stay in the moment and enjoy the moment as is. I try to do that every home game. This one is no different, it’s just the last one, so just stay in the moment and enjoy it.”
“You always want to send the seniors out with a good memory, leaving PNC with a victory.”
“No. 1 I’m thankful for all the adversity I’ve faced... learning from those experiences. Those are invaluable lessons you can take on through life.”
“I’m so thankful for the fans and thankful for the opportunities that NC State has opened up for me... it’s a blessing that I’m even here.”
“You can never get too high or too low.”
“My dad was on a recruiting call with one of the coaches that was here and he was telling my dad about all the wings that we had. My dad stopped him and said we’re not worried about anyone else and Torin would get there and work his tail off. I’ve always taken that hard hat mentality with me. I never look at who is there and what all they can do. I’m confident in my abilities.”
“Competing with those guys and being able to compete on the same court with them showed me that I was here.”
“Cat Barber is probably my freshest teammate I’ve ever had. BeeJay Anya has the gift of gab. He can talk his way out of anything. Malik Abu... he’s a basketball player/rapper so he’s a pretty talented and eclectic dude. Sam Hunt also has the gift of gab and is probably the best shooter I’ve ever played with. Dennis Smith is probably the most talented guy I played with. The twins are hilarious.”
“Eric Lockett will be a friend forever... there’s just been so many people who made an impact on me during my time at NC State.”
“I think it’s taught me to be able to play different styles of basketball... it was just another option or barrier in front of me that I had to overcome.”
“A good college coach is someone who demands excellence. If you demand excellence and demand your team plays hard, that will cure a lot of things. That’s probably the most important thing for a college coach.”
“I’ve gone into the future and seen those moments before they happen. Hopefully tomorrow I’m prepared and have rehearsed the moment in my head. I’ll be cool.”
“It’s going to be really emotional, but at the end of the day we have to win this game and have a job to do.”
“I definitely want to make it to the tournament and do whatever it takes for us to do that.”
“Just locking in to scouting reports and the small details. They play a funky little zone and are locked in defensively late.”