Lorenzo Hands
Lorenzo Hands
execute execution strong talked
We wanted to get out to a strong start. Before the game, we talked about execution. We didn't execute early.
advantage allow free inside knew size
Our thing was we knew they had the size advantage and we wanted to get on their guards. We didn't want to allow them to have a free look inside to the post. It made it easier.
anybody control focusing good job peacock stopping sure
We wanted to make sure we could control Peacock and not let anybody else get off. We weren't focusing so much on Peacock, we just didn't do a good job of stopping the penetration.
experience good obstacles team win
This team went through some obstacles early. They thought we could just show up and win games. It was a good experience for them. I was never worried.
handled knew
We knew that was their game. And we handled it well.
believing faith guys hawaii kept lost matter
It wasn't a matter of panicking. Going to Hawaii and experiencing that helped. The guys never lost faith in themselves. They kept believing in themselves.
major steve tough
Steve will be a major factor, as this is a tough rebounding team.
fun watch
It's been fun to watch and be part of Steve's development as a player.
chance college compare equal game gives kids players scouts talent
This game gives college scouts a chance to see how players compare with kids of equal talent from other counties.
basketball court hours kid type wants
He's just such a competitor. He's the type of kid who would play basketball 24 hours a day if he could. He just always wants to be on the basketball court and always wants to get better.
score shoot
He's just like another Dwayne Collins. He can score on the inside, but he may actually be better from the perimeter. He can really shoot the ball, too.
against chance good last step stick team
This was our last chance to step up against a real good team and make a statement. This was a measuring stick for us going into the playoffs.
across coaches forward gives good indication king looking luther martin playing state teams test time top trying
At this time of year, coaches are always trying to test how good their teams really are, and the only way you can do that is to play in tournaments like the Martin Luther King Classic. We're looking forward to playing Dillard because we know they're always a top team. It gives us all an indication of how other teams across the state are playing as well.
district drop far people sound
That's been the story all year. In the district playoffs, we wanted to drop on people early, play with sound principles, and try not to look too far ahead.