Lon Kruger Quotations

We're searching a little for more consistency on defense and rebounding.

I am very disappointed for Jason. It is always tough to miss time with an injury, but when it happens during the stretch run and around conference tournament time it is a big let down.

From what people say, this team is a lot like the '94 team. They are very unselfish, team-oriented and they know their roles well.

I think which ever team has guards that hit shots will create more room. I think Florida is a little better offensive team. Both have good defenses.

I thought our guys really battled. We're obviously disappointed by the result. We missed some opportunities late, and Heath made some big shots.

You always have to give those type of players extra attention.

We had a lot of guys contributing, and that was good to see.

We had trouble covering the dribble. We didn't handle it well. Our personality is to switch everything (defensively). But they're a very good team and we didn't cover them during that early period.

We need him to bounce back. He's had a couple of tough games. But the last thing he'll do is get tired physically.

We know Lou's going to get extra attention. We've got to get some people stepping up and making shots.

We didn't seem to have a lot of energy early on. We were searching for a spark.

We're coming off a loss, and we need to get better. Every additional win enhances your chances of playing in the postseason. From our perspective, we're not holding anything back.

You look over our senior class and there's one at each position. We're going to need a little bit of everything.

You look at the teams in the NCAA Tournament, the Final Four, how many had 7-footers? There just aren't that many big bodies out there.

We always want to get pressure on the guards. That's the case no matter who we play.

We've got to do a better job of making shots. With Michael back at full strength, that will definitely help us. We missed his ability to drive the ball and shoot it.

You can't control what other people do. And they don't have to sign their names to it. I don't understand people giving credibility to that.

We have to do a better job of rebounding than we have if we hope to win.

Is there an explanation? They whipped us every which way.

San Diego State was just sharper and quicker right from the start. They set the tempo and had us on our heels.

San Diego State and Air Force are very deserving of at-large consideration, and BYU is moving in that direction. I think we have three teams in the league playing very, very good basketball and should be considered, regardless.

They're playing really well. Air Force is a unique team to prepare for. They do a lot of things different and they do them well. They all shoot the 3 well. They drive it well. They back-cut. And they do it all with great conviction and great intensity.

It's just a great win. I'm happy for our guys and I'm happy for Rebels fans everywhere. It's been a long time coming.

It's a process. You can't do it overnight. We've had one full recruiting class, which we think will be pretty good when it's all said and done. What we need to do is bring in another good recruiting class and build from there.

For his sake, he's still on limited minutes.

It will affect the tournament game and we'll learn a lot about what each of us does. We are not holding back anything, that is for sure.

In general he's a little unique. But he's capable of doing a lot of different things in a lot of different ways.

I'm very excited for them. What (coach) Billy (Donovan) has done is remarkable. Two Final Four appearances in six years? That's a great accomplishment.

Good or no good is all we got. I think everyone with the Rebels thought it was good. But the replay gave them a little better look than what we had.

Prepare for every game like you just lost your last game.