It's very encouraging. They certainly came in and gave us a huge lift. I think all those guys are getting better as time goes on and you have to have your bench to be successful. |
Jeff has never been scared. This kid has a great chance at being a good player, although people doubt him. |
Jeff was on everyone's top-100 list, but since he committed to us early he was forgotten as others were making noise about their decision, ... I predict a great career for Jeff at ASU. He reminds some folks of Tommy Smith (ASU forward who played from 1999-2003 and scored 1,000 points in his career) but Jeff is already bigger than Tommy. Jeff is athletic, tough and can do it at both ends of the floor. Expect good things from him. |
Not in the eight years since I've been here have I seen the conference like this. |
Obviously our defense wasn't very solid tonight, we can't give up 100 points to anybody and be successful. We came out flat in the first half and fought back in the second half but we dug ourselves a hole because we didn't get up and defend. |
Obviously the longer it goes on the more concerned we get. |
Our bench is not that deep. |
Our effort was there. Just too many turnovers and not enough stops late in the game. |
Our guys got out and got to him, made him put it on the floor. He's a lot different player when he has to put it on the floor. |
Our reputation nationally is very good right now. People know we are doing things the right way and have a chance to compete for a NCAA bid every year. We need to create some energy and win our share of early season games. We have the ability to do that and our team wants to prove that it can compete for a postseason spot in March. |
Regardless of what happens (tonight), we'll give them off on Thursday. |
Serge is moving better. He's jumping better. |
So much more of the theft is remote, impersonal. The bad guys don't even have to be there harassing customers. |
That's a position we've struggled with. We've just got to find someone who can play the small forward. |
That's a position we've struggled with. We've just got to find someone who can play the small forward. We need somebody to defend the position, rebound and score. We've got to do something to get more production out of that spot. |