PROVIDENCE, R.I. — No one wanted this to end. No one wanted this Sweet dream to shatter. No one wanted this Dream Team to go home.

No one wanted to stop watching RJ Luis Jr. and Kadary Richmond flash their NBA tools. No one wanted to stop watching the way Zuby Ejiofor infused his team with energy and physical presence.

No one wanted to stop watching Rick Pitino, 72 years young, run a marathon on the sideline while dressed impeccably.

No one wanted the gritty New York team to stop honoring the memory of Lou Carnesecca.