We tried to get after them and we got them to make some turnovers.
In this league you can't go on the road and play like that. They had the momentum and they had the energy.
Two or three hours later, guys were laughing and joking like nothing happened. I just wanted to get some key points across, say what I felt, and if anybody had anything else to say, speak now or forever hold your peace.
We have to play our brand of basketball, no matter what they are going to do. They will slow it down, but we have to take control of the game so they can play our way.
Two of the main reasons I came to Arizona were to play for Coach O and to follow in the footsteps of so many great [point] guards, ... You have the opportunity to get noticed and play at the next level. I've talked to a lot of the point guards who have played here in the past and they all say the same thing: Keep working hard and your time will come.
I'm not worried about playing time. I just know I'm going to have to work hard.
This is an opportunity to be around pros and watch Steve going around the court, trying to pick up some things.
You have to have an open mind and try to learn the game. You might think you're there talent wise, but you have to learn the mental things that will make the difference between 15 minutes and more time on the court.
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