Oklahoma basketball: Q&A with San Diego State's Jamaal Franklin

But for now, he's an Aztec focused on his team's NCAA Tournament opener against Oklahoma.

Franklin answered questions Thursday about his game and his team:

Q: When you look at the tournament, you've got Doug McDermott at Creighton, yourself at San Diego State. Can you explain what it's like to be a star at a small school?

A: “I never looked at the star (aspect) of it. I just look at playing hard and winning, and if you play good with these guys that sit next to me ... everything works out for everybody.”

You stuff the stat sheet in a lot of positive ways, but turnovers have been an issue for you. How do you try to negate some of the turnovers?

“Just play my game. If you've been watching the games lately, my turnovers have been down. There's been some games where I had six or seven, but my turnovers have been down to two at the most in the last 15 games. I've just got to make sure I play my game and play consistent and get my teammates open.”

You guys have been in the tournament four consecutive years. Where does that experience help? Where do you think it is really the most valuable?