The test for us was shooting 30-some percent and still pulling out a win. You have to do that because sometimes it comes down to defense. |
They made us play the way they wanted us to play. |
They understand how you have to play and how things work and who to listen to. We've all been through it. The seniors have been through it more than anyone. They've struggled and they've been a great team so they know what it takes to be successful and the freshmen realize that. |
They've been there. They know what you're going through. |
This was a good test for the Big East. Look at the teams in our conference. It?s the best conference in the country in my opinion and I think we passed the test. We got banged up a little bit, but we came through it and prevailed. |
We all care for each other just like a family. I believe he made the correct decision for him and his future. |
We had to use a lot of hand signals. ... This is the kind of atmosphere we practice for - the toughest situations, the toughest arenas. |
We made shots, but we kept those guys from shooting over us or not getting too much into the lane. Keeping those guys in front of us was a good thing in the game. |
We've just got to go out there and find another way. We should have found another way. Somebody else should have stepped up. |
You heard about it all the time. It was always sold out in here so I couldn't get tickets. |
You know, a No. 1 seed doesn't give you an automatic 50-point lead. All it means is you don't have to play another No. 1 seed unless you get to the Final Four. You still have to go out there and win each game. |
You've got to deal with it. Every night you are not going to be shooting 55 percent and hitting 12 3s. Some nights are just going to come down to defense. |
You've got to deal with it. Every night you are not going to be shooting 55% and hitting 12 threes. Some nights are just going to come down to defense. |