(Guarding Morrison) isn't something you ask for. It's a job, whether it's Adam Morrison or whoever the top player is on the opposing team. It's something we do night in and night out. I'm going to approach it like I approach every other game. My job is to limit him as much as possible. I've had my share of experiences throughout the year. It's just another game for me. |
As far as the shot goes, I was definitely aware of the fact that I had a horrendous first half, but I'm fortunate that my teammates still had faith in me to take that shot. |
At home, you're sort of expected to win. On the road, no matter who you play, the home team can win. We know that, and it helps us get ready, I think. |
Being turnover-free and rebounding, those are coach's two main things. And he's definitely a defensive-minded coach. |
Defense wins championships. He (Howland) always uses other teams as examples in every other sport to show that the top defensive team in that sport generally is the winner. |
Defensively, he's just long. You know, he has the ability to change shots if he's not blocking them. He plays with a lot of energy. |
He does all the little things -- taking charges and defending guys. He's very good and he improved throughout the year. You can just see it in his confidence and swagger on the floor. He knows what makes him a good player. |
He does all the little things — taking charges, defending tough guys. And for a guy to rebound like he does at his size, that's extraordinary. |
He doesn't play like a baby on the court. |
He is very good. He had the ability to go outside and make plays. He's no big stiff at all. That caused us problems today. |
He mentioned it a lot to us. He gave us a lot of examples. |
He was here to do the same thing I wished to do -- help restore the tradition of winning ways. |
He's a heck of a defender. |
He's just so sharp. He's aware of everything, it's like he's whatever age. He just knows so much, and he's done so much for this school, you just want to listen. |
He's not a stiff at all. |