Patrick Sparks
Patrick Sparks
missed plays tough
We missed a big opportunity. It's a tough place to play, but we were right where we wanted to be and didn't make plays at the end.
ball calling hit hits tough
He was calling for the ball a lot. He hit some tough shots. He always hits tough shots.
anytime beat contest rebound shots tough
Anytime we can contest shots and rebound the way we did, it'll be tough to beat us.
confidence gives playing step terms
This was a big step for us, in terms of playing like a team. That's the way you have to play. You have to play for each other; you have to play together. When you do that, that's what gives you confidence in each other and in yourself. That's what we've been lacking.
best coast fighting fights-and-fighting position tournament worry year
We could coast into the tournament and just worry about getting the best position possible. This year we are fighting for our lives.
close free game hit ourselves prove proven rebounds throws trying win
We just got stops, rebounds and hit free throws. We've been trying to prove something every game and I think we've proven to ourselves that we can defend, rebound and hit free throws and if we keep doing that we'll win these close games.
figured gone good guys playing time
We've got a lot of guys playing well at the same time now. That's a good sign. As time has gone on, we've figured what we have to do to be successful.
guys playing time
We've got a lot of guys playing well at the same time now.
last leave tried
I didn't want it to be my last game. I just tried to leave it all out on the court.
good job teammates
I was fortunate. My teammates did a good job getting me the ball.
changed complexion energy
Shagari was huge. He changed the complexion of the game. He changed our energy level.
knocked maybe
Maybe it was a little deep, but I knocked it down.
good looked played tonight
I think we played a lot better tonight together. We just looked good out there.
cheering means teammates
That was something between me and the team. To have your teammates cheering me on like that, it means a lot.