I wanted to be Jerry West. That was my dream as a little kid. |
I was really hoping we would play really well tonight so he and his family could enjoy that in the hospital room that he was in tonight. You know, in terms of what he means to the program, he's the patriarch. He is why this program is where it is. It's one of the elite programs in the country and has been since he started that job in 1948. |
I was really impressed. This kid is absolutely playing like you can't believe [his] fundamentals. Just all sorts of different fundamentals. The kid's terrific. |
I was uncomfortable just standing there, it was so hot. I kept getting water after water, out of the machine. But this kid had such good fundamentals. |
I was uncomfortable standing there. I'm wanting water after water out of the machine. |
I'd much rather win by 20. Are you kidding me? |
I'm always concerned about him. He's one of the top players in our conference without question. He's an NBA player. He's an L.A. kid and he's always played well against us. We've got our hands full. |
I'm excited about a No. 2 seed. It was well-deserved. Our guys have worked very, very hard. One of the criteria that is used is how are you playing at the end of the season. |
I'm glad we got that win. That's a tough, hard-nosed team that came in determined to beat us on our home court. We were fortunate to come away with a victory. |
I'm impressed with all of you. You were here at 11 a.m. after leaving at 2 or 3 in the morning. You guys are tough, very hard-working. You all deserve a raise. |
I'm indebted to them forever. They have helped start something we think is very special. |
I'm just a caretaker of this program. This will always be John R. Wooden first and foremost. |
I'm kidding . These guys are great shooters. |
I'm not buying it. I grew up in Southern California. I'm not buying into (the notion) that has to be the image of L.A. |
I'm proud of our guys for seizing the opportunity against Gonzaga. That gave us a chance to play another day. And now we're moving forward. |