Our guys responded like there was a lot at stake, which there is. I'm really excited about the way we played basketball tonight. We did a lot of good things. |
Our message the whole week has been, we're going to be in this type of atmosphere seven or eight times this year. It's a very strong home-court advantage, as strong as it gets in college basketball. |
Our young guys did a good job. The key is six weeks from now, how good can we become. We'll always be inexperienced out there. |
Our zone was terrific and we got them to shoot a really low percentage, but our man wasn't as good. They put so much pressure on you when you have to play man. |
Over the last few days, his condition has deteriorated. The doctors say it's in his best interest to have the surgery now so he can begin the process of preparing for his return to the court. |
People are going to start recognizing his coaching ability. |
Pittsburgh is as good as it gets. It would not be a surprise to see them go on and have a great NCAA Tournament run. They have all the attributes, all the things you look for in a great basketball team. They've got great upperclassmen, talented freshmen that blend in terrific, depth. They can withstand foul trouble. They're extremely well coached. They attack inside-to-out. They're big on the backboard. They're tough. |
Pound-for-pound and inch-for-inch, Hicks is the best player in America. |
Right now we're not thinking of NCAA or the NIT. We're trying to get to New York [for the Big East Tournament]. |
Sometimes it comes down to a very simple reason why you win or lose. They were perfect from the line and we were very imperfect. |
Sometimes it comes down to a very simple reason why you win or lose. They were perfect from the line and we were very imperfect. It was a very disappointing game for us. Rebounding has been our Achilles heel all year. |
South Carolina is a terrific team. They are playing great basketball right now. |
South Carolina is a terrific team. They're a group of juniors and seniors that physically dominated us on the front line. |
Stop rushing me. It's like my only win in two weeks. |
T-Will did a very good job of passing the basketball. I think he's going to do a lot down the road what (former Cardinal) Francisco Garcia does. That's the best part about his game is his passing. |