We were undisciplined and didn't have enough patience. It was more [Duke's defense] in the first half. But we just didn't execute, particularly in the second half. |
We were very, very fortunate to win the game. We made some tough 3s down the stretch, and we were able to get one or two key turnovers, and I thought that was the only difference in the game. |
We're a different basketball team with Pops in the lineup. It makes a world of difference. |
We're a different team with Pops in the lineup. He creates so much attention just being on the floor. |
We're in position to have a great season. That's all we've done, put ourselves in position to possibly have a great finish. |
We're just a different basketball team when Pops is in the lineup. |
We're just a different basketball team when Pops is in the lineup. Our offense is able to flow with just a little bit better fluidity with him out there because of all the attention he gets. |
We're just trying to follow our dreams. That's it and that's all we're focused on. We can't tell you about anything in the past. |
We're not going to pay attention to what our record is or anything like that. But what we are going to be paying attention to, are we playing good fundamental basketball and are we getting better each game. |
We're not paying attention to any of that foolishness. What we're paying attention to is that we want Pops to get double-digit rebounds. I want J.R. to take better shots. I want (senior forward) Mike Hall to take control of this team defensively. I want (senior forward) Omar (Williams) to step it up and be more aggressive. We're not caring about being in the top 20. I want to make that clear. |
We've been in this situation before. |
We've totally ignored [comments]. We haven't paid any attention to it at all. [We] are just playing basketball. |
Whenever Steve Smith steps on the basketball court, he's the focal point. Everything starts with him. I think the guards played very well off of him and that allows them to be even better players. The nice part about Steve Smith as a player is that he doesn't force the action. Very rarely does he take bad shots. He lets the game come to him. |
You didn't hear a complaint out of us. I don't care where we're seeded. I don't care if we're seeded 13th. We'll be happy to be in the tournament. |
You guys are making it very difficult to try to match expectations now. |