The ability to take somebody off the bounce is incredibly important. It's really tough to defend a guy who can go by you.
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I don't know if there's anything he can't do. He can coach, he's obviously going to represent a university as well as anybody I know. He's a tremendous person. He's incredibly bright. He's got the respect of the kids. He can be, in his own way, very tough. He's got as much energy as anybody can have.
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Overall, we just kind of overwhelmed them. When we play offensively like that we're very good. And this was their third game in five days so it made it very difficult for them to stay with us. Our depth is going to wear you out anyway. We didn't play great defense but we ran the court well.
Jim Calhoun
When you watch Roy play, you're watching, really, from a coaching standpoint, everything you want a player to be. He can pull up and make mid-range shots. He can pass the ball. He can rebound. He plays with great composure. He seems to want the ball in tough situations.
Jim Calhoun
I think he actually smiled twice. He's had conversations with everybody, he holds court, and he's been far and away the most vocal leader, which I never in my lifetime would have ever guessed. And the basketball He's been at a whole different level - really, really good.
Jim Calhoun
In all my years of coaching, I can't remember a player who came as far as he did at that point of his career. He should be held up as an example.
Jim Calhoun
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