Jaren Jackson Quotes (9 Quotes)

We hit some big threes when they made runs on us ... and we hit some shots that were momentum breakers, but they were clean looks and shots we normally make.

It's always the case when you are up by 30 or so points, to keep up the intensity. Every team has that issue and it's difficult for them to keep the focus up. But we have to learn to punish teams and make a statement. I don't think this will be the last time we do this.

Big rebounds in clutch situations. That's what it's going to take for us to win -- defense. We can shoot. But we've got to make sure we play with intensity.

Like I told the guys, we're here now. Might as well go for it all. Continue to play at your high level and we have an opportunity to beat any team in this league.

We had the game. We had it in our pocket and gave it to them. Maybe we were confident. Maybe we thought we were going to win. But it's just an example of how much pride these guys have, especially the opposing team.

I quickly realized this guy can go to the basket with the ball. He plays above the rim. He has big hands and can drive. I began running plays for him so he could play to his strengths and he's shown it.

He tried to wait as long as he could for an NBA call-up and continued to turn down different offers (overseas), so I advised him to go ahead and take advantage of this opportunity, then be ready for the NBA camps.

It's refreshing to see them get off to such a good start. We have been playing some great games lately and have some good dates that are coming up so I hope the people will come out to see us.

They're ready. Everybody's playing unselfish basketball, which I've always preached. I envisioned guys playing competitive basketball. I envisioned us doing well coming into the job.