The fact we have a rotation to be able to go nine deep I think has helped us in advancing. We were in serious foul trouble [Tuesday] in the second half, and to be able to have the kind of depth that we have is what you need. |
The thing I enjoy the most is taking in everybody else's emotions right now. It's pretty surreal. Looking into the eyes of every player, staff member, fan and how much joy is out there because they understand how much hard work was required. |
Their traps kind of gave us some problems. |
There are about 10 or 12 teams that have a shot at the title. Ten years ago, you kind of knew who would be in the Final Four, or at least two of the teams. The past few years, you haven't been able to say that. |
There is no pressure. We're going out there to play basketball and play hard for 40 minutes. The great thing with this team and these players is that they are so hungry, so focused and motivated. They really want to keep going. It's a lot of fun to coach a team like this. |
These are important games this week. I don't think fans want to watch games that are 40-38 with a lot of turnovers. We're at the point where these definitely need to be great games. |
These kids have shown time in and time out that they belong here. From the moment they stepped on campus they have shown they had a big picture, one goal. And they're one step from achieving that goal. |
They believe in each other; they came to battle. I'm so proud of them. |
They believed in themselves, they believed in each other. |
They executed the game plan to perfection. They were hungry. They wanted to win. They defended and rebounded better. It's just amazing to see that we beat the defending national champions. |
They have the heart of a lion. They believe in each other ... I'm really proud of them. |
They have the heart of a lion. They believe in each other ... I'm really proud of them. All season long this team has played with a chip on their shoulder. They've got a lot of believers tonight after the performance they put on. |
They just keep taking us for a heck of a ride. |
They loved reading all the books they got to read this summer with Coach G. |
They played like warriors. They played like champions. That's why this team is so dangerous when you see the players and the rotation. ... That's what you have to have to be a championship team. |