Leonard Hamilton
Leonard Hamilton
Leonard Hamiltonis an American basketball coach and the current men's basketball head coach at Florida State University. He is a former head coach at Oklahoma State University, the University of Miami, and for the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards. In his 23 years as a collegiate head coach, his teams have qualified for seven NCAA tournaments and eight NITs, highlighted by appearances in the NCAA Tournament's "Sweet Sixteen" in 2000and 2011. While with the NBA's Wizards his team posted a...
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further understanding
I think we're a little further along. We have a better understanding of our system.
understanding
He's getting a better understanding of his strengths.
alexander available clear family information ncaa process rules sure understanding
We have a clear understanding of the NCAA rules and understand how this process works. We will make sure that Alexander and his family have all of that information available to them during this process.
clicking defense defensive finding guys last less looks open people seen system understanding
In the last two games, you've seen our defense kind of clicking where guys are rotating. We're getting more deflections. You're finding less people getting good, open looks because now we have a better understanding of how the defensive system works.
compete couple focus last lose mentality talking understanding whatever
Like most teams, they lose their focus for whatever reason. It's all we've been talking about the last couple days, understanding the mentality you have to play with to compete at this level.
ball good job moving patient playing shot
I thought they did a very good job of being patient on offense, moving the ball around and playing the shot clock.
energy gave team utilize
I thought that really, really gave us a big boost. And we need that kind of energy from our team if we're going to utilize our depth.
absolutely improvement
I think we made improvement. Are we satisfied? Absolutely not.
anyone assistance becomes decisions discussing draft experience gathered guarantee information left needs players stones unturned youngster
I think we have as much experience in advising and discussing futures of players as anyone in the business. If there's some decisions that need to be made, I guarantee you all the appropriate information will be gathered and there won't be any stones left unturned if a youngster needs our assistance in any areas. But it becomes counterproductive when it becomes a draft watch.
difference ralph
I thought Ralph made the difference in the game.
lead players positive stayed took
I thought our players really, really stayed focused. Even when (Butler) took the lead at the end, they had a very positive attitude.
bounce found full heart players
I thought our players just found a way to bounce back from the disappointment to play with a full heart for 40 minutes.
atmosphere create game possesses require situation surprised
I think the situation that this game possesses will create an atmosphere that will require everyone to be focused. I would be surprised if we don't get the most out of everybody.
anxious excited future last practice start wish
Last season's over. I wish we could start practice right now. I'm excited about the future and anxious to get started.