Donald Copeland
Donald Copeland
bad finish stuck walked
We've been here through the good, the bad and the ugly. We could have walked out as bad as it got, but we stuck it out because we wanted to finish what we started.
conference deal four gets great respect shows teams
Any conference that gets four teams here shows you how competitive it is. We've got a great deal of respect for that.
college dying fans living
The fans living and dying with every play, every shot, that's why you play college basketball.
hall hear heard playing
I didn't hear who we were playing or where. All I heard was Seton Hall and then we all went nuts.
balanced game however run win
They're a balanced team. They run a lot of screens, a lot of motion. We could win the game 2-0, it doesn't matter. However we get it done.
hurting problem sitting stretch team
It has been a problem for me the whole year. Right now is an important stretch for us. If I feel I'm hurting the team I have no problem sitting out.
time
All those guys, they're winners. You put all of that together, the time is now for them.
becoming beginning guys identity roles special stick team
I think we're pretty much a different team because we have more of an identity now. Guys are becoming more comfortable with their roles and things are beginning to jell for us. If we stick together, I think we're going to be able to do some special things.
carried definitely gave hold knew maybe onto picked second start state string strong teams wins
(The N.C. State win) gave us a lot of confidence. It definitely carried over, because when we were down at halftime, we got a real strong start in the second half, and we knew we could hold onto it. Maybe we'll get some recognition and start to string on some wins and be one of the teams picked to make the tournament.
adversity extremely faced imagine
For all the adversity he faced this year, he never once made it about him, it was always about the team. Considering all the circumstances he was under, I can only imagine that was extremely hard.
anywhere means spoke
Of course, I spoke with my father. He means so much to me. I wouldn't be anywhere without him. He was the first person I called.
felt good leaving open time
I had an open look. I felt that was as good a time as ever. It felt good leaving my hand.
bit confidence duke good lost obviously played road team time undefeated won
I think they were a little bit surprised. We hadn't won on the road yet, they were undefeated at home. We lost to Duke by 53, they lost to them by four. But we have confidence that we're a good team. We're obviously a different team from the time we played at Duke.
ball becomes defense open shared start transition
I think it started with our defense and getting open shots. We shared the ball well and when you start off well in transition the half-court becomes easier.