He's a very physical off guard that can score outside, inside, wherever he wants to. |
Hopefully we can do something like we did the last time where we tried to minimize the success the other players have, and not just focus on one guy. |
I don't think they understood that until Kelly spoke and said that to everybody. We've approached (every game) like that since then. |
I think it's huge for us at this point in the season. We're used to practicing at 7,000 feet and playing multiple days in a row at that altitude. The other teams have played here but it's only for one day. It can take a toll on you playing multiple days in a row. |
I thought going into this season, Freeman was the best returning point guard in the conference. And he's done nothing to dispel that. |
I'm talking about a voice in the locker room when coaches aren't present, a voice at their apartments where they live, that type of thing. He tells them not to get excited or too low. Keep plugging away and things will happen. He has a confidence in others to help them improve their game. |
I've seen him do it a number of times. |
It's always been a home-court advantage for us to play at 7,000 feet. You throw in 4,000 - or maybe 5,000 - fans, now you have a double-edged sword working for us. |
It's not the tournament we wanted. But it's still an accomplishment. |
Obviously, that would have energized our guys. It's a play that I know energizes Ruben, and it did just the opposite to him. That was a big momentum-changer in the first half. |
Our offense wasn't very good tonight. It's a credit to (Montana) for playing wonderful defense. |
Right now, the guys are so hurt. I don't want to shortchange the NIT because we're going to be a part of it. It's not the tournament we wanted to be in. But you know what? It's still an accomplishment for us to get our team into the postseason. |
Their opponents are shooting a lot more free throws, and I hope that continues (today). |
They get a lot more shots because of their defense. |
They play so many guys. Twelve, 13 every ball game. They just keep coming at you. It doesn't stop. |