Syracuse, N.Y. -- Optimism is oxygen for head coach Quentin Hillsman once the women's basketball season is here.
And with a top-20 caliber team returning and a highly ranked national class of recruits coming in, Hillsman's enthusiasm at media day Friday was understandable.
"We're very excited for this day,'' said Hillsman, who has taken his team to six straight NCAA Tournaments. "I think coming into the season, obviouly the expectations are always the same for us. And that's to come out, play well, put a good put a good product on the floor and win a national championship.