Austin Ainge
Austin Ainge
Austin Aingeis a basketball coach, scout, and former collegiate player. On July 21, 2009 he was named the first head coach of the Maine Red Claws, an expansion team in the NBA Development League...
game pass shame
It's a shame the game wasn't on ESPN-Plus because that would have been play of the day for sure. Actually I didn't think my pass was all that good, but Trent got to it and, well, that was awesome.
balls difference good guys job loose proved
We got a lot of loose balls and tipped rebounds. Our big guys did a good job down low. That ... proved to be the difference in the game.
beat conference die far knew last overtime road staying sure win
It's our first road win in conference, and we knew it was really important. These last two (the Cougars beat TCU 89-80 in overtime Wednesday) were do or die for us as far as staying in the conference race. I'm not sure how, but we'll take it.
problem
You have to be better than your problems.
country kids unique
The NBA is a culture shock for college kids, and even more so for kids from another country. The NBA is a unique environment, so there is going to be transition for any young kid, but I think coming from another country and culture is even harder. It does take a special toughness and confidence to deal with that, especially since a lot of times you don't play a lot as a young player.
people chemistry talent
Chemistry [between people] is not the easiest thing to evaluate. Just like talent and health, these things can change.
feeling great hanging huge kept nights shooting win
I always think I'm feeling it, but unfortunately I haven't had too many great shooting nights this season. But I just kept hanging in there. It's a huge win for us.
chance press sit watch
I had a chance to sit and watch the press from the bench, so when I got the chance to go in, I had an idea of what I could do.