More - Greg McDermott Quotes

His foot was really bothering him tonight. He probably shouldn't have played at all. Had John Little not sprained his ankle, he probably would not have played.

Greg McDermott

 

You start with character and work ethic. And you do your research on their feel for the game and their ability to accept coaching. If you talk to enough people, you can get those answers.

Greg McDermott

 Character

We've had some big wins across the board. And we've had some near misses. Drake led Boston College for most of their game and Wichita only lost to Illinois by one.

Greg McDermott

 Boston

This might be the first time ever in the history of men's basketball at Northern Iowa that we've had a home game in February with first place on the line.

Greg McDermott

 Basketball

Priority No. 1 is the Wells Fargo event.

Greg McDermott

 

Usually when you rebuild a program, that's the last thing that takes place. First, you have to try and instill some confidence on your home floor. Then, over time, you hope that happens on the road as well, and with this group it has.

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We've got (Iowa coach) Steve Alford and (Iowa State coach) Wayne Morgan to thank. If they were not willing to play us, we'd be sitting where Missouri State is.

Greg McDermott

 Coach

When it's late in the shot clock, there's nobody better in the league than Ben Jacobson. The kid makes plays.

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We just couldn't get them stopped. We let them get into a flow offensively. That's why the start of the second half was so critical.

Greg McDermott

 

Shaw was outstanding. To his credit he hit some big shots with a hand in his face.

Greg McDermott