I thought we would respond a little bit more offensively in the second half. Every big play we had, there was an opportunity to extend the lead and we didn't come up with making the play. |
I want to win, for these young guys. If they go out and beat Memphis, we'll deal with the consequences later. |
I was early (in the program's integration). I can remember a lot of times (recognizing) that it was a big thing to be a minority at the University of Kentucky. But it's totally changed now. They've got a black head coach (Tubby Smith). |
I watched him work out right before his rookie year and I remember how raw he was when he first came out of Alabama. Just to see him now, how polished of a player he is, how smart a defender he is, how he plays the passing lane, how he kind of lays in the cut and surprises the defense - he's just come such a long way and he's the heart and soul of his team with the way he plays. |
I'd like to see if he can get up 20 shots. You can't just walk through that and get that many shots up, quality shots. To get 20 quality shots, it takes work. |
I'd like to see what the game brings. We're going in trying to win the game. I'm not going out trying to have a tryout. We'll do that Sunday in practice. |
I'm going to treat him just like everyone else. |
I'm seeing growth. He's making a case for himself. |
I'm sure his name will come up. He has great value around the league. But I like him. He was the key to the trade, I think. |
I'm trying to create an environment of professionalism, working hard and playing hard. |
I'm very encouraged. If you put a 15-year coach in this situation, they probably wouldn't be as patient, but I understand that ... it takes time. |
I've always liked Ricky Davis from afar. Sooner or later, it's going to happen. Might as well start him right now. |
I've always told them to run. The only time we want to stop and run a set play is on a dead-ball situation. We get a rebound, we want to push it. We never want to walk the ball up the court, never. |
I've explained to him to get in there and push the ball and defend and do what he's supposed to do when he's starting. The key is getting that opportunity, because Marcus is playing so well right now. |
I've said this all along; I do want to play Marko. And Marko has had two good days of spirited practice. He's got that fight back. He's got that spirit back that I liked. I thought he lost that. |