25 Quotes by Mark Slonaker

We are proud of Will's efforts in the classroom and we are glad to see that he is being recognized for his accomplishments. We hope this will bode well for him as he attempts to repeat as a first team Academic All-America selection.

We're just always pretty evenly-matched. We tend to match up well, and that's why games go down to the wire. This one should, too.

Wow. They're kids who are capable of going off for 20 (points) on you anytime.

Obviously that five-point play was a huge momentum switch. It's disappointing. Then we couldn't make the plays to stay even after the five-point play.

I felt like the first sign of some internal fighting (emerged), getting frustrated and teeing off on each other. I wanted to nip that in the bud.

He's a big kid who's gotten better. I'm sure they're optimistic that if he keeps improving he'll be a factor in this league, and he's a factor now.

He's arguably the best point guard in the league. You have to be aware of him every minute he's on the floor. He can rip off three threes in a row, then miss six, and then hit two in a row to demoralize you.

We looked at the schedule and figured if things played out, that's how it would go. It makes it tough.

I thought our defense was better tonight. I thought we made an effort to win the the basketball game.