All I can say is we're still a very dangerous ball club. If we find a way to close out (games) better I think we've got a great chance (in the playoffs). |
Danny came in and did a tremendous job for us. He really exerted himself inside. |
He played a great game. This is one of those times when a guy comes to the state tournament and really picks his team up. If he doesn't do what he did, we win. |
I was so pleased (Tuesday) with the great balance we had. One thing you can say about this team is we're not one dimensional. |
I've never had a full-time assistant since I became head coach here (in 2000). I'm excited to finally have someone with me on a daily basis here at school. |
If you're a sophomore here, we use it as a motivational factor. ... It's a real motivation. If a kid gets to be on the floor and warm up in Rupp Arena and experience what the state tournament is like, especially if you get to Friday or Saturday, you'll understand why they call it the Sweet Sixteen. |
Inside 45 seconds, we didn't get exactly what we wanted. |
It's an experience, in and of itself, just warming up. Talk to anyone who's ever been on the floor at Rupp Arena. |
One of the kids suggested it in the locker room (at halftime) and I knew he was right. We were getting beat on penetration and we also knew they didn't have great outside shooters. |
Our strength is the way we move the ball on offense. |
That was very difficult. As happy as I was I had sadness in my heart because my son was hurting on the other side. ... This one's a lot easier. |
The bottom line is we need one more great effort for 32 minutes (tonight) to get to Lexington (to the state tournament). We're not finished yet. |
The difference in this year and last year is that this group is really focused on improving every day. |
The month of February was a really good month. The most important thing is what we do in the next two weeks. |
There's been no pigeons (easy opponents) in our district and regional draws, and that's the way I like it. We're going to have to earn it and Friday night will be another gigantic test. It'll be a great atmosphere. |