Billy Lange
Billy Lange
Billy LangeFebruary 11, 1972) is an American professional basketball coach currently serving as an assistant coach and director of player development with the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to joining the 76ers, he was the associate head coach at Villanova University and head coach of the Navy Midshipmen. He is the son of William Lange, Sr., a history teacher and retired head boys' basketball coach for Lenape High School in Mount Laurel, New Jersey...
anticipate kid ready
That kid is a warrior. I anticipate that's he's going to be ready to play.
against figure flow knew needed score stay team though tough trading trying
We started off great, but we couldn't stay consistent. We go through droughts because we're still a young team trying to figure out how to score against tough defense. Even though we were ahead, I didn't like the flow of the game. We were trading baskets with Lehigh and you can't do that. I knew we needed to clamp down.
ball beat cross holy likes press
Holy Cross likes to press up on the ball and the way you beat that is to get the ball down low. We couldn't do that consistently.
afford cross energy game great holy needs offensive physical plays start team
We can't afford to start a game not sharp. Our offensive energy needs to be higher. Holy Cross had a lot to do with that. They are a physical team that plays great defense.
ball good job showing taking
I thought Greg did a very good job of taking the ball and showing leadership.
biggest difference handled last run team
I thought we handled their run tremendously. That is the biggest difference in this team from last year.
complete defense game good great guys happy job played seeing sharing
I thought this was our most complete game of the season, by far. I like where we're headed. I'm happy our guys are seeing how we have to win. We played great defense and did a good job of sharing the basketball.
allowed played plays
Greg is allowed to do that when he plays defense. I've been on his butt to defend. I thought he played unbelievable D tonight.
basketball brand communication defensive pleased power running understand
This was not the brand of basketball we want to play. We did not have enough possessions running off defensive rebounds. I also was not pleased with our communication tonight. We still don't understand the power of togetherness.
defense defensive energy good offensive starts
Our offensive energy died, and it all starts on the defensive end. When our defense is there, we can be a good team. When it goes, we're not very good.
bunch good great guards looking people
People keep looking at them and saying, 'Ah they are not that good,' but that's a bunch of baloney. That's a very, very good team. They've got great guards who know how to win.
ability ball careful catch expense gives inside jeopardize matt naval pass post prefer steady
Matt gives us a steady inside presence. His ability to catch the ball in the post and pass it back to the perimeter gives us an inside-outside game. I prefer having Matt on the floor, but not at the expense of his long-term health. We have to be very careful not to jeopardize his Naval career.
challenge feels kids playing proud
It feels better to see our kids playing with passion. I'm really proud of these guys. They responded to the challenge tonight.
ability ball break defense driving finding great jay job open reason shot
I thought Jay Greene did a great job of driving the ball and finding open men. His ability to break down our whole defense was a big reason they shot so well.