Eddie Barnes
Eddie Barnes
blessing couple higher instincts level man needed played point recruiting saw schools
(Johnson) was a young man who was overlooked. He had a couple four-year schools recruiting him, but he played at a higher level than those schools were. . . . I needed a two guard, but as he got going in practice, I saw his instincts were better for a point guard. He's been a blessing for us ever since.
handled helped situation
He's handled the situation very well. It has helped him and helped us.
archie college compliment forced junior players quite shot
That's quite a compliment to Archie because a lot of junior college players can't make that play. A lot of young men would have forced that shot up.
angles bad breaks defensive forced inside kept paint pressure team type
We did not want them to get inside the paint because they're the type of team that penetrates and breaks you down. We forced them into bad angles because our defensive pressure kept them out of the paint.
bit enjoy national remember rest vacation win
We're going to have a little bit of fun, but we're going up there to win the national (championship). It's not a vacation to Disney, but we want to enjoy it so that they'll have something to remember for the rest of their lives.