Riley Wallace
Riley Wallace
Robert Riley Wallaceis a retired American basketball coach who was most recently head men's basketball coach at the University of Hawaii at Manoa...
complain might team work
This might be the first team I've had that doesn't complain and get sluggish. They all come to work hard.
came freshmen guys job league numbers
There weren't that many freshmen in the league this year, but he had better numbers than the other guys who were nominated. And when ever we called on (Waters), he came in and did the job for us.
athletic problems teams
They're athletic and they get after you. We've had problems with teams like that in the past.
improving quick
They're small, but they're really quick and they can shoot. And they're improving every game.
fits good kids obviously perfect recruit smart
You obviously have to be smart to get into that school. But they also recruit kids who are perfect fits for that system. That's why they're so good every year.
level moves practice
This is the first competitive practice we've had in a month. When you have that competitiveness out there, everybody's level moves up.
hard watch
(Substituting is) our job. They need to play hard and we need to watch them.
bit looking offense run selfish
That's where they're getting a little bit selfish with it, I think. They're not looking to run the offense like they were earlier.
block far overall prepare shots sure teams
As far as overall size, this is one of the better teams we've had. I'm sure other teams prepare for it because they know we're going to block shots and do some things inside.
accepted group improved practice roles skills stayed together
This group has probably improved through practice more than any group I've had. That's because they have the skills to do it, but they also accepted their roles and really stayed together as a team.
good knock means
They got nothing to play for, but that means they could be the spoilers. And they're good enough to knock off anybody.
above floor run size
They give us size at every position, and that's our advantage. But it's not just that. They all run the floor well and can play above the rim.
beat game good
They had the hustle, they had a good game plan, and they beat the ... out of us. That's all I can say.
mistakes
They don't make many mistakes and that's what makes them successful.