Jeff Hironaka
Jeff Hironaka
four good job last minute win
We didn't do a very good job in the last minute and a half. What should have been a six- or eight-point win was four points.
games trailing western won
Western has won so many games where they've been trailing and come back at the end, so I was never comfortable.
final floor historic privilege program somebody
At this point, when you get down to the Final Four, you're going to play somebody good. It's a privilege to play a historic program like that, and just to be on the same floor as them will be a challenge.
opened
In the first half, we (hit the 3), and that opened things up. We had better opportunities to go to the basket. That's how we have to play.
defending free held hit national shots
They held their composure. They hit their free throws. They hit the big shots when they had to. That's why they're the defending national champions.
attack deadly looks open transition
They were deadly with their transition offense. They don't need open looks to score, they can attack the basket.
frustrated good help shots weather win
It wasn't a pretty game, but we got some good shots to help us win the game. We got a little frustrated with ourselves. Fortunately we were able to weather that storm.
difference free last line time
The difference was they didn't get to the line too much. The last time (at Bellingham), they got 30-some free throws.
focus pick three tried
You've got to pick your poison. We tried to focus on the big three and let the other two roam.