2022-23 Chattanooga Mocs Men's Basketball
Game 35 – #1 Furman
March 6 – Harrah's Cherokee Center – Asheville, N.C.
Postgame Quotes
 
Dan Earl, Head Coach
Opening statement after 88-79 loss to Furman in the SoCon title game.
"I'm super proud of our guys, they continued to battle throughout. We could have easily caved in. That shows a lot about their character, they came out swinging and made it an interesting game. I'm super proud of these guys. Especially the seniors. I appreciate everything they have done for me throughout the year, and especially Jake Stephens who I've been with for five years. I'll miss him."
 
On the fight of this team until the end.
"I think it shows the character of our guys. We try to recruit guys with high character and ones that will battle and listen. At different points this year, I was tough on them. I wanted to be better quicker and that was tough for them. It was hard. I appreciate all these guys. It's great experience for our younger guys. It showed at the end of the day, through the ups and downs, we stuck together and we fought. I'm proud of them."
 
Jake Stephens, Gr.-C
On being able to return for the SoCon Tournament and excel after injury.
"Six, seven weeks ago, I hurt my thumb and the next day the doctors told me in so many words that I probably won't be able to play again this season. If you would have told me then this is where we would end up, I wouldn't believe you. I'm super proud of the guys. I love being around these people and I couldn't ask for a better way to fight. We gave ourselves a chance and that's all you can ask for."
 
Jamal Johnson, Gr.-G
On playing at Chattanooga in his final year.
"Coming here, Coach Earl and the staff believed in me and I believed in them. I came here and fought with them and my teammates. We became a family. I came here and wanted to play hard in my last year. I wish it would have ended differently, but I just wanted to come here and give it my all. Coach Earl and the staff did a great job of making me reach my full potential."
 
A.J. Caldwell, Gr.-G
On the past five years at UTC and the end to this season.
"It was a special, special time. I've been really blessed to be here for the past five years. My first year in college didn't go as planned, and being able to come over and walk-on and end up being here for the past five years, it's been the best times of my life. I want to thank Coach Earl for coming in and keeping me on for another year and coaching me the way he did. He made me a better player and a better person. It could have been really easy to roll over and die on the court as a seven seed. We fought until the end and it was a really special season. I'll remember it forever."