16 Quotes by Scott Monarch

Mike stepped up. I couldn't be more pleased. He's a sophomore that's kind of had an up-and-down year, and he played fabulous. With minutes like that, he's going to get some more.

(Navarro) did a good job in the first half of doubling us off our ball screens. They tried to put their big (guy) on my little (guy), and once we got our guy to pull him it opened it up for everybody.

I didn't really realize what they meant when they said predominantly black.

(Kilgore has) had four really great games for us. He's used to playing against teams like Memphis and UAB. When you get kids like that at this level, you really don't have to do a lot with them. You can't rattle him.

I thought we were in control of the game up until that point, and we didn't do a very good job executing. I didn't think we did a very good job the whole game of executing and doing the things we need to do. We played very lethargic.

People look at the way we play and think we take a lot of bad shots. They're really passes. When you get those guys in there and their used to the ball coming off the rim, it's just like a pass.

I think I did that up until this game. Now, it's just a matter of let's just get this game over with and do our best. I want to win the game, no question. That would give us a single-digit loss season, and that's something that's appealing to me as a coach. But my real emphasis is getting to that tournament and trying to win it.

Those guys have got to hit shots because it's crazy when you go somewhere else. It's a simple game. I thought they went on a cold spell, too.

Bronson is playing well. He's giving me an inside presence. And, Brandon can really get up and down that floor. I was really pleased with everybody.