North Carolina State University Athletics
Post Game Quotes
11/4/2003 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 4, 2003
Coaches' Quotes NC State 81, EA Sports SE All Stars 67 November 5, 2003NC State Head Coach Herb Sendek On slow slow start "We really needed some defensive pressure in the beginning. We were letting them do what they wanted to do, it seemed. We were able to change that [about eight minutes into the game] and get solid ball pressure, which was key to our success. Initially, we weren't making the appropriate cuts and offensively, we looked hesitant. Our guys stepped up in the second half and played better."
On Mike O'Donnell's hot start in second half "It was really big for him and it helps to propel our team as a whole. It gives everyone a big boost and it does a lot for a young player's confidence level. Tonight we had five guys on the court that didn't play last season, and three in their first game. We will be able to take this film, watch it carefullu and give some honest feedback tomorrow."
On Ilian Evtimov's return "Tonight is a watershed game for the old ball coach. Whatever happened tonight, regardless of how we played, couldn't be as bad as watching Ilian go down in last season's first exhibition game. Ilian looked healthy and played well. It's great for he and his teammates mentally. He played fearlessly and was very competitive on the court for us tonight."
