We had a very good defensive stand. We didn’t want anyone to be open. We were not to go inside the three-point line. It looked quirky with all the offensive players inside the line and...

It kind of came down to the fact our leading scorer was nowhere what we needed him to be in order to give us a chance to win on either end. He wasn’t very good...

We have three rules. Rule No. 3 is ‘Do your best.’ [Moore] didn’t do his best. That can apply to any place.

They were up on him and he was just taking the ball to the basket. He’s just a really good player.

As we continue to elevate the status of our program, we need to elevate the quality of our schedule.

Every game is a game unto itself. Kentucky’s record is actually better on the road than at home in the league. We know it is going to be a difficult game. It was a difficult...

I think there have been some teams that played better than some expected. I think Florida and Tennessee would fall into that category. Georgia has played very well, too, so I think there are a...

As I told them right after the game last night, we won our first two conference games last year, then we proceeded to lose four of six. Our response to that game is more important...

Shan is an outstanding player. He’s had a very good year for us. He’s been a pretty consistent player for us, which is a nice thing to be called when you’re only a sophomore.

I was very pleased to see our guys bounce back today with the effort and energy, especially with how they played with in the first half. It was one of those games where anything can...

Hopefully, we can break through. Our players have got to find a way. They need something good to happen for themselves.

The first thing I wrote on the board [before the game] was that we had to contain No. 23 [Morrow]. I guess we didn’t get that done. He’s a great player and he made some...

The real challenge is when the ball gets shot. Once it’s up in the air, it’s an absolute nightmare trying to keep them from getting to it. That’s the most difficult thing about playing them.

I really thought our guys played hard and played well on the defensive end. We just didn’t make shots in the second half, and shooting will come and go on you, but I really thought...

We did a good job of getting back in the game in the second half, but we ran out of gas. You have to play really well on the road to win in this league....

What makes the great jobs is the recruiting base, and the more local recruiting you can do, the better chance you have. But that’s why you have to admire what Billy has done. He’s had...

Most teams in this league have a terrific balance when it comes to players that are skilled and athletic. We’re looking for the best balance we can find.

It gives a tremendous advantage to mid-major programs. Having coached at a good mid-major school [Illinois State], I can tell you there are a lot more good road wins on that level.

That was one that obviously shouldn’t have gotten away from us.

Cage was huge for us off the bench. I thought his play on both ends, not just his shots, but the physicality he played with on defense and his energy was really a key for...