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Shakeia Taylor: Culture is key for Loyola, now tied for 1st in the Atlantic 10 after grinding out a 5th straight win

Loyola head coach Drew Valentine speaks to guard Braden Norris during the second half against Davidson at Gentile Arena on Feb. 4, 2024, in Chicago.

If you’ve ever heard any college coach speak, you probably heard them mention their team’s culture. Whenever I hear it, I wonder how they define culture within the program.

Loyola men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine is no different.

“If you’re coming here to be promised minutes, if you’re coming here to be promised shots, if you’re coming here to hear how good you are, it’s not for you,” he said after the Ramblers’ 76-63 win over Davidson on Feb. 4. “Our culture is all about getting better every day. It’s a

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