Phil Martelli
Phil Martelli
Phil Martelliis an American college basketball coach and current coach of the Saint Joseph's Hawks men's basketball team. He has led Saint Joseph's to seven NCAA Tournaments and six NITs in 21 seasons as head coach...
anxious ball battles defense greater mean nuisance stealing win
Being a greater nuisance on defense doesn't always mean stealing the ball. At times he got anxious and wanted to steal the ball when he was already in the player's head. He can win a lot of psychological battles without stealing the ball.
middle pack teams
I think it's going to be really interesting because I think some of the teams that are in the middle of the pack are probably better than some of the teams that will get a bye.
academic number quotation schools
I would say that in my 21 years, the number of those schools has quadrupled, and I would put schools in quotation marks. They're not all academic institutions.
best college leader player
He is the best player in college basketball, because he's the best leader in college basketball.
proud
I'm proud of them after being down to come back and get a win.
delighted great win
I'm delighted for the seniors. It's also great to go out and get a win because every win is big in this league.
anyone country creates game kansas last needed ran san style
Kansas ran more effectively than anyone else in the country last year. It's a style that creates better opportunities for our big people. Of course, if all you needed were a perimeter game ... it's see you in San Antonio .
leave played players
I told our players the only thing we don't leave with is the trophy. We played like champions.
actions
The actions should never have happened. They are forgiven, but they are not forgotten.