“We have added quality kids and quality players in areas of need. We're anxious to see how quickly they adjust to everything about college life and college athletics.”
“[Mohamed Abukar: The Florida transfer and former Rancho Bernardo High standout forward has been medically cleared from a stress fracture in his shin. Abukar will be eligible as a junior in mid-December.] We might monitor his preseason work, but the doctors are satisfied with where he is, ... They have been very conservative with him. But now they have let him loose and we and our training staff will dictate what he does. I would imagine it will be at a pretty aggressive pace.”
“Three or four of those guys are in the NBA now. Illinois was a lot better and they proved it. This is a whole different game. If we get ready and play, we'll have a chance to win. That makes me feel good.”
“And now, if we can go out and win a few games in this tournament, and if we can say, 'Boy, did you see what we did in the tournament?' that would help.”
“As much respect as I have for Indiana, they're good. They're not significantly better than we are. And I know that, and our kids will believe me when I tell them that. Can they beat us? Absolutely. Will they beat us? I hope not. If we play well, we will have a chance to win the game, and I'm confident of that.”
“When you get to the tournament, people talk about you. We've been talked about not only locally and regionally but nationally. If we win, it will be the first NCAA tournament win in the history of the school, so we'll get talked about a little more.”
