“If Anthony Winchester doesn't get focused more on us winning than how he plays, then you're going to be looking at a lot of performances like this and a really tough road ahead for us in conference play.”
“He adjusted a play tonight so that he could get a catch. It's a situation, because of our lineup, that we never, ever do. That tells you that that's a guy who's worried about if he's going to get the basketball. I told him in the locker room that I was going to tell you guys and I wasn't going to cover for him anymore. If he doesn't grow in that area, we're going to have a hard time being as good as we can be.”
“We are shocked and saddened by the tragic news we received this morning. Danny was loved and respected by not only everyone in the basketball program, but by many people in the Western community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Danny's family.”
“We played with some poise and confidence. Even when we didn't do things well, we didn't act like it bothered us. We acted like guys that had been there before and that's encouraging and something we need to build on.”
“I think it's a great opportunity to showcase your entire program. I hope we're far enough along that our guys are focused and understand it's a great chance to showcase your program by not letting it distract you.”
“The first thing we have to do is understand that this team is very explosive, and the team they've been to this point won't be the team we see on Thursday. We can't play their record. We have to play their ability level.”
“I think they just lost two really good senior guards that are the reason they were able to play so well on the road last year. This year their guys are just finding their way in those tough environments.”
“The great thing about Anthony Winchester is that he is very tough-minded and always responds to challenges ... . I think he showed that on the defensive end tonight and really showed it on the offensive end by hitting 10 of 13 shots.”
