I hope we can keep giving ourselves a chance. That's all I can ask. |
I knew this was going to be interesting with this new monster league and us trying to establish an identity. |
I know because I'm sitting in the seat. I think about last year when West Virginia -- which started 1-5 in the Big East, then reached the Elite Eight -- was struggling. They could close the door to the coach's office and say, 'At least we're going to New York.' Now we may not have that. |
I know we can shoot free throws better than we have. We have to work on that a little bit because that's a good weapon for us. If were getting to the bonus by using those big guys we've got to convert. |
I like starting the way we start. We've gotten off to good starts with four perimeter players and a big. That's been a good out-of-the-gate lineup. |
I love us at the foul line but God, you've got to nail those. That surely would have helped us. |
I never wanted that to be an excuse or whatever. I will say this: People have hit some big shots on us -- and tough shots. Those two 3s were bombs. Maybe the karma is a little different, I don't know. But I think it's petty if you fall into that trap. They've been resilient and have not used that as an excuse. |
I really don't want to go down that road. Snakebite is an easy theme around our group. I don't want them to hear it so much that they start to believe it. One of the things I've talked to them about is you've got to make your own luck. |
I really thought Billy Donovan established him as his guy right out of the gate. I kinda had a feeling even before he went down there that if it went well he would offer him a job. |
I said I was going to go down (to the office) and watch West Virginia tape. We'll keep playing. |
I tell my assistants, if anybody's over there talking to him, I'm going to fire them. Just leave him alone. |
I think guys like playing with him. He's all over the place and getting his hands on stuff and elbowing people in the back of the head. He's active. |
I think he is excited for this chance excited about a move to that area. And you wish him well and you congratulate him and thank him for his service for six years. |
I think he's getting there. |
I think he's going to be on an NBA roster, with that body and that length. |