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this team has no ego, joked that since now they have a lot of guys, maybe he'll run one off.
Here are my quick post-game notes:
DeAndre Mathieu
• We're trying to speed guys up and make quick decisions
• I'm trying to be the best defender in the country
• Carlos is a scorer, guys have to respect him a little more
• On the new players - Pretty cool, it's a good group
• On Mike Lukashewich - His 2nd practice was yesterday. Coach likes him. He plays defense and he can shoot. He's going to help us out.
• On the difference with having more bodies at practice: It's definitely going to be a big difference. Practice was getting really tough, trying to simulate a game at practice, and guys were just getting worn out. This will give guys a break.
Carlos Morris
• We r just trying to get better and more big 10 play
• (On not getting upset by NC teams like other B1G teams) Coach P gets on us like, "you don't want to be in that position." You could lose to anybody.
• Once our defense gets started our offense is going to come, we've got great guys.
• On getting anxious to start Big 10 play - definitely. Not knocking any of these teams, but it's time for that competition.
• It started out with practice, I'm trying to be a better guy at practice, trying to talk more at practice. I worked out communicating with my guys. If someone gives me a good pass, I tell them "good pass," it's just the little things.
• Coach P tells me to shoot when I'm open
Mike Lukashewich
• I did not want to play college basketball because I didn't want to jeopardize my academics
• My major is sports management
• I decided to try out because I had been working out all summer, and if it worked out, I said it worked out and if they didn't need me it was okay. I'm thankful for the opportunity.
• On who he recruited by - only small D2 and D3 schools.
• Earlier this Christmas break, I got called back for practice, but it wasn't for sure yet. I had tried out earlier.
• It gave me chills, I'm thankful that Coach gave me the opportunity, I just want to take care of my business. I was nervous at 1st.
• His Dad came to the game today - he was excited for me. It wasn't my intention to be on the team.
Gaston
• On what it was like when he wasn't with the team: It was really different, to because it was like 3 months. I watched pratice, but not doing nothing. Now I can give a hand, and that's what I want to do this year.
• On getting into games before the B1G: I have to work out though, I have to get better every day. That's my objective right now.
• I knew him before I got here (on Bakary)
• On how anxious he was during the past semester: It was hell. It was really hell. But right now, I forget the past.
• On what Pitino has told him about getting into the game: I have to be patient, work out hard and improve every day. He wants me to defend, talking, rebounding and be patient for the next 3 months.
• It was really hard, but I'm here now and I'm really excited.
• On if he thinks he'll get in during the next game: That's my objective.*
Richard Pitino:
• I'm very excited about that performance top to bottom. Our sense of entitlement, or lack of, was great. These guys sense that they're getting better as a team. A lot of really good things to take from it.
• We don't have an ego as a team, no sense of entitlement. Who are we to look down on opponents? What have we accomplished to do that? That's not the mindset of me or the team.
• On Morris: I asked him why he wasn't shooting open 3's, if you're open, bombs away. He's done a great job of taking good shots. The next step for him is communication, he's really really quiet. We do a drill in practice where you have to call out a guy's name, and he's quiet.
• Our guys are individually getting a lot better. I'm excited about the direction of this team.
• We stopped pressing in the 2nd half. It starts with DeAndre and Andre, they learned a lot from that Louisville game, playing a top 5 team.
• Mo Walker he was really good, so we Elliott. Bakary is getting better, I think all three of them have been pushing themselves.
• On Mike - He had gotten 3 days of practice. I'm not real tough, everyone has to practice at least once before I play them, maybe I'm a stickler. Everyone wanted me to play Gaston, but I have to see him practice 1st. We hoped he's be on the team in September, but he's way behind. He's got a way to go. This is an uphill battle for him, but I'm happy he's in.
• Mike contests shots great, we were laughing about it. He gets blocked shots. He's got long arms. I like all of our walk-ons, I like Darren as well. He was originally supposed to play at St. Thomas, and I guess he didn't like it. I haven't talked to him much, I need to get to know him. Darren is a transfer, so he's not eligible to play this year because he's a transfer, he's lightning fast. He and Mike could of played D2.
• We just threw these guys in, it's so early.
• Too many players now - maybe I'll run someone off again, laughing.
• Morris never had a sub, now Mike can sub for him.
• I really try to stay away from predicting the future. I have no idea. Tomorrow will be tough, I need to see him practice. I didn't want to play him, because if a guy loses his mind on the bball court, you don't want to burn a redshirt. We put him through a workout today. I didn't want to totally wear him out. Didn't scout him in person, only on film. He's been great, very respectful. He had a class during practice, so it's not like he's been able to watch practice. He's self-motivated, a very funny kid. Showed great maturity. His English may be better than Bakary's. Gas is probably ahead of him English wise.
• Joey King - if he could not foul on a block out, that would be great, and stare at the ref like he didn’t do it. I told the ref to explain it to him, since he's not listening to me.
Deandre - he's getting a high number of assists. He is trying to get assists. As we get going, we need him to be an offensive threat as well. I like Andre and Carlos on the wing. He's expanded his game, but we still need him to score.
Here are my quick post-game notes:
DeAndre Mathieu
• We're trying to speed guys up and make quick decisions
• I'm trying to be the best defender in the country
• Carlos is a scorer, guys have to respect him a little more
• On the new players - Pretty cool, it's a good group
• On Mike Lukashewich - His 2nd practice was yesterday. Coach likes him. He plays defense and he can shoot. He's going to help us out.
• On the difference with having more bodies at practice: It's definitely going to be a big difference. Practice was getting really tough, trying to simulate a game at practice, and guys were just getting worn out. This will give guys a break.
Carlos Morris
• We r just trying to get better and more big 10 play
• (On not getting upset by NC teams like other B1G teams) Coach P gets on us like, "you don't want to be in that position." You could lose to anybody.
• Once our defense gets started our offense is going to come, we've got great guys.
• On getting anxious to start Big 10 play - definitely. Not knocking any of these teams, but it's time for that competition.
• It started out with practice, I'm trying to be a better guy at practice, trying to talk more at practice. I worked out communicating with my guys. If someone gives me a good pass, I tell them "good pass," it's just the little things.
• Coach P tells me to shoot when I'm open
Mike Lukashewich
• I did not want to play college basketball because I didn't want to jeopardize my academics
• My major is sports management
• I decided to try out because I had been working out all summer, and if it worked out, I said it worked out and if they didn't need me it was okay. I'm thankful for the opportunity.
• On who he recruited by - only small D2 and D3 schools.
• Earlier this Christmas break, I got called back for practice, but it wasn't for sure yet. I had tried out earlier.
• It gave me chills, I'm thankful that Coach gave me the opportunity, I just want to take care of my business. I was nervous at 1st.
• His Dad came to the game today - he was excited for me. It wasn't my intention to be on the team.
Gaston
• On what it was like when he wasn't with the team: It was really different, to because it was like 3 months. I watched pratice, but not doing nothing. Now I can give a hand, and that's what I want to do this year.
• On getting into games before the B1G: I have to work out though, I have to get better every day. That's my objective right now.
• I knew him before I got here (on Bakary)
• On how anxious he was during the past semester: It was hell. It was really hell. But right now, I forget the past.
• On what Pitino has told him about getting into the game: I have to be patient, work out hard and improve every day. He wants me to defend, talking, rebounding and be patient for the next 3 months.
• It was really hard, but I'm here now and I'm really excited.
• On if he thinks he'll get in during the next game: That's my objective.*
Richard Pitino:
• I'm very excited about that performance top to bottom. Our sense of entitlement, or lack of, was great. These guys sense that they're getting better as a team. A lot of really good things to take from it.
• We don't have an ego as a team, no sense of entitlement. Who are we to look down on opponents? What have we accomplished to do that? That's not the mindset of me or the team.
• On Morris: I asked him why he wasn't shooting open 3's, if you're open, bombs away. He's done a great job of taking good shots. The next step for him is communication, he's really really quiet. We do a drill in practice where you have to call out a guy's name, and he's quiet.
• Our guys are individually getting a lot better. I'm excited about the direction of this team.
• We stopped pressing in the 2nd half. It starts with DeAndre and Andre, they learned a lot from that Louisville game, playing a top 5 team.
• Mo Walker he was really good, so we Elliott. Bakary is getting better, I think all three of them have been pushing themselves.
• On Mike - He had gotten 3 days of practice. I'm not real tough, everyone has to practice at least once before I play them, maybe I'm a stickler. Everyone wanted me to play Gaston, but I have to see him practice 1st. We hoped he's be on the team in September, but he's way behind. He's got a way to go. This is an uphill battle for him, but I'm happy he's in.
• Mike contests shots great, we were laughing about it. He gets blocked shots. He's got long arms. I like all of our walk-ons, I like Darren as well. He was originally supposed to play at St. Thomas, and I guess he didn't like it. I haven't talked to him much, I need to get to know him. Darren is a transfer, so he's not eligible to play this year because he's a transfer, he's lightning fast. He and Mike could of played D2.
• We just threw these guys in, it's so early.
• Too many players now - maybe I'll run someone off again, laughing.
• Morris never had a sub, now Mike can sub for him.
• I really try to stay away from predicting the future. I have no idea. Tomorrow will be tough, I need to see him practice. I didn't want to play him, because if a guy loses his mind on the bball court, you don't want to burn a redshirt. We put him through a workout today. I didn't want to totally wear him out. Didn't scout him in person, only on film. He's been great, very respectful. He had a class during practice, so it's not like he's been able to watch practice. He's self-motivated, a very funny kid. Showed great maturity. His English may be better than Bakary's. Gas is probably ahead of him English wise.
• Joey King - if he could not foul on a block out, that would be great, and stare at the ref like he didn’t do it. I told the ref to explain it to him, since he's not listening to me.
Deandre - he's getting a high number of assists. He is trying to get assists. As we get going, we need him to be an offensive threat as well. I like Andre and Carlos on the wing. He's expanded his game, but we still need him to score.
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