Any time you win the effort categories as far as getting more rebounds diving on the floor getting a loose basketball, then you have more possessions to get an opportunity to score more points. It's just something coach (Matt) Painter tried to instill in us since we started practicing. We got to get every loose ball. |
Anytime you get to play at home you should feel more comfortable and relaxed. Being here in Mackey Arena with the fans behind you only helps. |
As far as Marcus White goes, he did a good job for us, getting the ball in the basket and getting in good position down low. |
As the season wears on, your body starts to wear down more and more. It's just a matter of doing things off the court, making sure you eat right and get enough sleep. |
Bryant was great for us tonight. It was about more than that 3-pointer. He was solid. |
Every game, coach Painter wants us to win. So, just because it's IU, it's not going to be any different, I don't think; as far as in terms of his nature, how he's going to coach, how he's going to motivate us, how he's going to prepare us for the game. |
For me, growing up in southern Indiana, I've always liked Purdue. I have always watched this game. I've always wanted to play in one of these games. |
From a win-loss standpoint it is because we put together two good games as far as playing hard and doing what coach Painter asks us to do and we come up short both games. |
From past experiences I know that Terence Dials does a good job of scoring with his back to the basket. And they have some good shooters, so they're going to be a handful for us. |
Gary is doing a good job. He is playing physical underneath, getting good looks at the basket and converting everything. He has been doing what we need for us to win. |
He draws up plays on the spur of the moment that we've never run. (If) he sees a person is going over the top of the screen or playing you this way then he'll counter that. He does a good job of on-the-spot coaching. |
He had a long rehab. Ever since he could play (again), he has been a leader. A vocal leader. |
He tries to fulfill his role on the team and plays hard. He's a really good guy; he really cares about everything as far as his teammates, the coaches and everyone around him. |
He was the guy who gave me the opportunity to play here. Anytime I see him, it's awesome. |
Horner just went off and did a good job, he was on fire, and there was nothing you could do about it. It was just his night. |