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Quotes from Larry Krystkowiak's Weekly Press Conference
12/15/2014 12:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 15, 2014
On handling the runs and droughts in the last three games:
I don't sense any massive momentum switches in any of the three games. Wichita we had some big point swings, being down 10-0 and then losing an 11-point lead. You'll find similarities there between the BYU and Kansas games. Right now we're trying to see what is happening on film so we can eliminate these runs. We want to make sure we have our minds set on UNLV with finals week going on at the moment.
On the Kansas game:
Looking back, we had a nice start. If you compare it to a heavyweight fight, we were even through the first couple rounds. We fought pretty well until Kansas pummeled us in rounds 3-8. They are too good to give them five-straight open looks. We were sloppy offensively. On the scoreboard at the end, we were a bucket short. We may have wanted it to be a fight because we might have won on the scorecards. Bouncing back was nice but we need to fix some of the things going on in order to have a special team.
On what happened defensively and offensively at KU:
I'm pleased defensively with our game plans. We didn't recognize some situations in that KU game. Guards didn't get back. Posts were trailing the play and they ran to the post which left open looks for their shooters. It's simply fundamental with team defense. We have a number of freshmen playing major minutes and they're going to have breakdowns in that type of environment. We still lead the league in rebound margin and we are tops in points-per-possession. We're also really good with our field-goal percentages. We just need to dial in on turning it over so often
On Jakob Poeltl's performances last week:
Did you watch the BYU game and see some of the things going on? I'm proud of him. I wouldn't have been able to keep my composure with some of the fouls and hand checks. I hope people can take a serious look at that game. We may have to take a look at how we play basketball and nationally I'd hope they see this is why scoring is down. Jakob is getting a lot of love on the draft boards. He may have a big guy or football player take a run at him as the season progresses. He needs to keep working on assignments. He's dealing with a normal progression.
On not having Jordan Loveridge:
I Haven't thought one thing about not having Jordan. We need to maximize who's available. We're not good at the end of shot-clock situations. We need to be much better offensively. We were 1-of-11 in those types of situations at Kansas
On what happened on the final play at KU:
I was thinking we could execute the play. Kansas defended it well
On Delon Wright:
He's had some terrific games. He's rising to the challenge. Players want to be on big stages. I want to see more guys exceeding expectations and putting heat on themselves. Our guys need to rise up. We are done talking about freshmen making mistakes. We need to have the bench improve, maybe tinker the lineup. Delon is playing well.
On starter and bench changes:
I think they're one-in-the-same. A third of the way through it's time to re-evaluate. We are going to change the starting lineup and our rotations will change. There's no downgrading or exiling. We take Delon out for one minute and they go on a 7-0 run at Kansas. That can't happen.
On the bowl game and UNLV contest both being played Saturday:
I don't have a lot of expectations. Ticket sales seem to be doing really well. Both programs will do well. Proximity is great for us, just like the relationship with Las Vegas and the MGM Grand. There is going to be a lot of red there with Oklahoma and UNLV playing along with us. It will be a nice showing. We still have to remember this is a road game.
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