by Quotes for Kentucky Senior forward Derek Willis (Arapaho/Pawnee):
On how the lead was spread out at the end of the first half and continued in the second half …
“It’s not really ideal. I mean, they kind of stepped back into NBA range threes. Bam (Adebayo) had good defense for the most part and after that they hit a lot of shots for the most part. So, they just shot very well. We were against a team who shot very well. So, it is what it is.”
On it being about how they shoot or our defense…
“I think it was definitely defense without a doubt. If you give them open threes then they are going to knock them down. So, we had a lot of disappointing defense and some episodes. So, we just have to crack down on them I think and just constantly be more aware of that. Every possession matters. You have to have plays like that because when it does come down to March Madness or the SEC Tournament, those plays will cost you the game.”
On him being older and learning from games like this …
“Yeah, I have learned so much each year. You come down and you mess up on defense. All the emotions at the end of the game will run you. You know you have to get better and run back.”
On learning the essential lessons when winning my 30 or more points…
“No. We were winning games by 30 or 40. I mean, Michigan State, did they have players hurt that game or something? I have no idea. So, we went out and played really well against them. I think with this new game, I think people are mentally awake. Just from past games we played, I don’t want to say we got arrogant, but that we got complacent. I don’t know but we just kind of got behind.”
