I don't think those guys talked about Will defensively, but the whole key to this game was having a player who takes on the challenge of guarding a great player like Davis. Our defense, which has been so consistent all year long, was a big key. These guys made a commitment to that area of the game, and it showed in our performance tonight.
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If we win tomorrow, Roy will be mad at recommending Scott seven years ago. I was at the Nike camp, and I was standing behind Roy Williams and asked him to recommend somebody. He said 'I'm not sure he's available, but I think Scott Cherry is the guy you're looking for.' I was looking for a point guard, a leader, somebody who knew how to run a team.Jim Larranaga
We're representing a lot more than just one basketball team. We're having so much fun, it's not like we're in a situation where we're nervous or have any kind of fear. Just as long as we can continue to do that, anything is possible.
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Three weeks ago, I was one of those coaches. I worked at this craft for 35 years. I've been to two Final Fours, but not as a head coach. Twenty years I sat there, 'The Final Four,' hoping one day I might be able to bring a team there. Actually I think I changed my goals -- just give me an at-large berth, I would settle for that. You've got to understand how difficult it is, when you're not one of the top six or seven leagues, to get an at-large.
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Our guys, in future years, will be able to look back and be able to say they did something great.
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Will turned to me and signaled for us to go back to the four-out, one-in offense with him in the low post and spread the offense out and give him the ball. And that's exactly what we did.
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