25 Quotes by Mike Listerman

This team is just beginning to show what it can do. I just hope they saved the best for last.

To have this over is a big sigh of relief.

I've never had a full-time assistant since I became head coach here (in 2000). I'm excited to finally have someone with me on a daily basis here at school.

The month of February was a really good month. The most important thing is what we do in the next two weeks.

The bottom line is we need one more great effort for 32 minutes (tonight) to get to Lexington (to the state tournament). We're not finished yet.

This is the game that has all the weight on it, because if you don't win this one your season's over. You pack your bag, put the balls away and wait until next October.

This place was packed; I love it. And I try to get my players to love it. 'Don't be nervous; this is what you play for. They're here to watch you play. Give it your best shot.' And that's what our kids did.

They're all good basketball players who understand the game and work well together. We just need them to put four more good games together and get us to Rupp Arena (for the state tournament).

There's been no pigeons (easy opponents) in our district and regional draws, and that's the way I like it. We're going to have to earn it and Friday night will be another gigantic test. It'll be a great atmosphere.