The 3-point line is a key for us. If we can make some shots and get going, it gives us confidence. |
The key was we matched their physicality. |
The main thing is to be resilient. Our guys are resilient. I am proud our players put us in a chance to win. |
The main thing is to be resilient. Our guys are resilient. We are going to have to watch some West Virginia tape tonight and get ready. They were a very good team. |
The presence of McNamara gives them a veteran guy who can get everybody in position. |
The problem with last year's group was they watched the selection show and had their hearts taken from them. And maybe more hurtful than that was they heard all the speculation for a day that they should have been in, as much as I told them, 'It's over, move on, we're in the NIT.' ... This group, there's no drama. |
The tone of the team is his personality. As a senior, guys value that. He may never be on that stage again, to have complete control of the locker room. |
The weight of the world was on their shoulders. I think it showed up in play and in body language. |
Their game presentation is maybe as good or better than anybody in the league. They've really got a high-energy, neat community. There will be a little extra juice because it's us showing up, let's not be fooled. |
Their speed took Quinn away. They got into him and got underneath him with smaller, quicker guys. I thought it was a good game for Russ because he had to make some plays while we had heat on us. For him to make free throws when we had heat ... he hadn't had to do that yet, so that was encouraging. |
Then I think we got tight. We pressed. It's fair to say that (Colin) Falls and Quinn, I felt for them. You want it so bad, you tie yourself up in knots. |
There is no more talented a freshman. |
There is nothing concrete now until probably late May, where there will be some workouts with NBA teams. |
There was no drama. We knew we were in the NIT. We are honored to be part of it. We've had plenty of time to grasp where we're going to play. We've prepared well. I think we'll be really excited to play this thing. |
There's a veteran guy who's very, very confident. |