Doug Pickarts

Doug Pickarts
defend hide kid lack matter size slow talks
Everyone always talks about (a lack of) size being a disadvantage. Size doesn't matter if you know how to play, know how to use your skills, know where your deficiencies are and try to hide them. It's the same with a 6-3 kid who's slow and can't defend someone on the perimeter.
emily last realized tournament year
Last year in the tournament Emily realized that she can score, too.
allowed came half happen key next passing patient run second starting
It allowed Gerber to get into same passing lanes and make things happen. I think the key was starting the second half down seven. I told the kids, 'It's not going to happen in one shot. Be patient and let's get it (the deficit) down.' And the next thing you know, we're on a 10-0 run and we're up three. It came from our defense.
both game teams
A game like this can only make both teams better.
basketball monroe playoff
Monroe is an outstanding team. That's how playoff basketball is.