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Postgame Quotes: St. John's 81, Georgetown 70
2/28/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 28, 2015
On the senior class:
"I feel very fortunate and blessed to have coached this group of players. They committed to St. John's at a low point in our programs history. It's been a special experience to watch them progress over the years and to go out with a win over Georgetown in their last true home game at The Garden was very special."
On today's game against Georgetown:
"In our matchup at Georgetown, they were the aggressor. Today, we were the aggressor from start to finish for a full 40 minutes. It was a complete role reversal from the first matchup. When we have a full complement of healthy players we are a good team. We played zone the entire game today, and it was very effective."
On the team's overall performance today:
"Our team showed balance today. They have more confidence now because different guys such as Phil [Greene IV] and Sir'Dominic [Pointer] have demonstrated the ability to step up and carry us. This group still hasn't played their best basketball."
On Jamal Branch's performance today:
"Jamal Branch had one of the better games in his career today. He's had a number of good games this season such as at Creighton and at Xavier. Jamal was very sharp in his decision making."
Senior forward Sir'Dominic Pointer
On making the NCAA Tournament:
"We still need to get a couple more wins. If we come out and play our game down the stretch, we have a chance to win out and get an automatic bid to the tournament. It will take a lot of hard work. We have improved steadily since our freshman year, and if we have the opportunity to play in the tournament, it will be a great feeling."
Senior guard Phil Greene IV
On playing without guard D'Angelo Harrison:
"Everyone on our team is a threat to score. D'Angelo got in early foul trouble so we all had to pick up the slack. Everyone was aggressive and played great defense. When everyone attacks, we know that we will be fine."
On the difference in the resultsat Georgetownand today:
"Coach gave us a few days off to get focused and rested. I used those days to get in the gym and prepare for today's game. Everyone on our team was aggressive including Jamal [Branch], Chris [Obekpa], Sir'Dominic [Pointer] and Rysheed [Jordan]. It was a great team win."
On stepping up against rivals like Georgetown and Syracuse:
"I'm always ready to step up when my team needs me. Whenever the other team went on a run, I came up with the big shot. I just wanted to do everything I could to make sure that we won the game."
Head Coach Steve Lavin
On the senior class:
"I feel very fortunate and blessed to have coached this group of players. They committed to St. John's at a low point in our programs history. It's been a special experience to watch them progress over the years and to go out with a win over Georgetown in their last true home game at The Garden was very special."
On today's game against Georgetown:
"In our matchup at Georgetown, they were the aggressor. Today, we were the aggressor from start to finish for a full 40 minutes. It was a complete role reversal from the first matchup. When we have a full complement of healthy players we are a good team. We played zone the entire game today, and it was very effective."
On the team's overall performance today:
"Our team showed balance today. They have more confidence now because different guys such as Phil [Greene IV] and Sir'Dominic [Pointer] have demonstrated the ability to step up and carry us. This group still hasn't played their best basketball."
On Jamal Branch's performance today:
"Jamal Branch had one of the better games in his career today. He's had a number of good games this season such as at Creighton and at Xavier. Jamal was very sharp in his decision making."
Senior forward Sir'Dominic Pointer
On making the NCAA Tournament:
"We still need to get a couple more wins. If we come out and play our game down the stretch, we have a chance to win out and get an automatic bid to the tournament. It will take a lot of hard work. We have improved steadily since our freshman year, and if we have the opportunity to play in the tournament, it will be a great feeling."
Senior guard Phil Greene IV
On playing without guard D'Angelo Harrison:
"Everyone on our team is a threat to score. D'Angelo got in early foul trouble so we all had to pick up the slack. Everyone was aggressive and played great defense. When everyone attacks, we know that we will be fine."
On the difference in the resultsat Georgetownand today:
"Coach gave us a few days off to get focused and rested. I used those days to get in the gym and prepare for today's game. Everyone on our team was aggressive including Jamal [Branch], Chris [Obekpa], Sir'Dominic [Pointer] and Rysheed [Jordan]. It was a great team win."
On stepping up against rivals like Georgetown and Syracuse:
"I'm always ready to step up when my team needs me. Whenever the other team went on a run, I came up with the big shot. I just wanted to do everything I could to make sure that we won the game."
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