39 Quotes by Bill Laimbeer

This is not a case of we didn't show. I think Connecticut played very well. They made jump shots, especially in the second half, which is going to happen. They are fine players. As far as the game plan is concerned, we wanted to keep them on the perimeter, and they happened to make them.

It's a great matchup. Both teams have been eyeing each other all season long, from the very first ballgame we played.

I tried hard, it was close, but it didn't happen.

It's not serious. She'll be out no more than six or seven days. I don't know if she'll play Sunday (exhibition opener at Connecticut). It's up to Deanna. We'll see later this week.

Connecticut played very well. Our game plan was to keep them on the perimeter. They made shots, jump shots in the second half. We had easy opportunities that we weren't able to convert.

That it's being sponsored by the NBA makes it legitimate for the better caliber of players to participate in it, ... All they have to do now is market the individual teams.

I'm not unhappy with our effort - Connecticut just played very well. They just made shots.

It’s not tough at all as long as the fans are yelling, screaming and hollering.

That’s how we like to play basketball, is be physical down there in the paint and force teams to the perimeter.