He knew what he had. He knew the talent he had and that it was only a matter of time. Sometimes it does take time to bring a team along. No one is better about guiding young players through troubled waters better than Bill. |
He's not a great shooter, but he makes a lot of shots. He's not an imposing defender, but he really defends well. He's not a true point guard, but he can handle the ball. Everyone wants someone who fits a profile, and sometimes we overlook someone who's just a good player. |
He's one of those guys you'd definitely like to coach. He really knows how to pass the ball, and he knows how to set his teammates up. |
I am not a politician. I haven't been. I won't be. You don't have to be when you play in the Big 12. You finished fourth, you win your first game in the tournament, you play a team that's hopefully going to the Final Four. |
I didn't think they'd get starry-eyed. I think they're mentally tough. They know what they are, a blue-collar team. They respect all their opponents, but they don't have fear of anyone. That shows great maturity on their part. |
I don't know how we do it. |
I don't study that stuff as much as everybody else does. I know that we have to really play well. Just a win on Wednesday probably wouldn't do it. |
I don't think too many people think 46-44 is beautiful. But I really do. |
I felt it was very similar to Texas' zone. I thought that helped us. |
I haven't studied all the teams in this league, but I know it's hard to make baskets in this league. I think it's attributable to the good defenses out there. There are good offenses out there, good offensive schemes, so I would say it's good defense. |
I knew we would fight every game. If you do that, it usually works out in the end. |
I know for a fact we haven't played better than this in two years than we did today against a real, real, real good team. Some days we have played better defense, some days we have played better offense, but today was one of those magical days where everything just seemed to go right for us. |
I know that it's hard to make baskets in this league. I would say it's really good defense, but I don't know. We'll see as we go. |
I really thought Joseph would have a big day because of his mindset. He's been having some hard luck and struggling to stay out on the floor. |
I think everybody involved in that game Wednesday is probably pretty drained. |