Mike Listerman
Mike Listerman
exactly inside
Inside 45 seconds, we didn't get exactly what we wanted.
great guy picks played state team tournament
He played a great game. This is one of those times when a guy comes to the state tournament and really picks his team up. If he doesn't do what he did, we win.
came danny himself job tremendous
Danny came in and did a tremendous job for us. He really exerted himself inside.
anyone floor talk warming
It's an experience, in and of itself, just warming up. Talk to anyone who's ever been on the floor at Rupp Arena.
arena basketball four game games good players state together understand work
They're all good basketball players who understand the game and work well together. We just need them to put four more good games together and get us to Rupp Arena (for the state tournament).
district earn friday gigantic great night pigeons regional
There's been no pigeons (easy opponents) in our district and regional draws, and that's the way I like it. We're going to have to earn it and Friday night will be another gigantic test. It'll be a great atmosphere.
ball chance close dangerous great
All I can say is we're still a very dangerous ball club. If we find a way to close out (games) better I think we've got a great chance (in the playoffs).
difference focused group improving last year
The difference in this year and last year is that this group is really focused on improving every day.
arena call experience floor friday gets kid motivational sophomore state sweet tournament understand warm
If you're a sophomore here, we use it as a motivational factor. ... It's a real motivation. If a kid gets to be on the floor and warm up in Rupp Arena and experience what the state tournament is like, especially if you get to Friday or Saturday, you'll understand why they call it the Sweet Sixteen.
beat great kids knew locker outside room suggested
One of the kids suggested it in the locker room (at halftime) and I knew he was right. We were getting beat on penetration and we also knew they didn't have great outside shooters.
best kids love players watch
This place was packed; I love it. And I try to get my players to love it. 'Don't be nervous; this is what you play for. They're here to watch you play. Give it your best shot.' And that's what our kids did.