Frank Haith
Frank Haith
Frank James Haith, Jr.is the men's basketball head coach for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Haith had previously been the head coach at the University of Miami and the University of Missouri...
kinds notice
He's the same before every game. I don't notice anything different in him before these kinds of games.
word
Anthony wouldn't say a word when I first got here.
gave last lead missed next row second stepped three
Anthony Harris' three was really huge. We had a timeout and he had missed his last two or three in a row and I told him, 'You're going to make the next one.' He stepped up and I think the three he made gave us the lead in the second half. Once he made that three I don't think we gave up the lead.
ncaa people program
I know it's not what people want to hear, because we're not in the NCAA Tournament. But for this program to be in post-season for two years in a row, it's a positive. It bodes well for our program as we're building.
changes step
In the past, the NIT just kind of put (the field) together. There was no flow. These changes are a step in the direction. To me this makes the NIT a much better tournament.
circumstance kids proud
I'm really proud of how our kids competed under those circumstances. We just didn't finish.
ability finish game proud toughness
I'm very proud of our kids, especially for our ability to come in here and have some toughness to finish the game off.
felt knew totally
I never felt we were totally in the clear. I just knew Creighton was going to make a run.
happy hope next pulling
I'm happy for him. I hope he's on a (NBA) roster next year. I'm pulling for him like crazy.
cut fact oklahoma physical playing tough work
The fact that we're playing Oklahoma State, that's got our attention. They are a tough team. Very talented, very physical team. We're going to have our work cut out for us.
focus good half lost played players second shots
In the first half we played well defensively and that was the key. I thought, in the second half, we lost focus a little defensively. In the second half, they got some uncontested shots. They're good players and they're going to make uncontested shots if you give them to them.
gone hard harris kids knew playing terms time win
I knew how hard it was going to be in terms of how competitive it is and how hard it is to win on the road. Our kids have gone through it one time and are better at it. No question. We're more experienced and have (injured) Anthony Harris back and are playing better basketball.
bit flow relax
I just wanted him to relax a little bit and get him into the flow of the game.
atmosphere coming deter hopefully loss loud since
The atmosphere was as loud as it has ever been since I've been here. Hopefully the loss won't deter them from coming back.