-Gates said he doesn't think Georgia is the same team as when they last met at the start of conference play, just like he doesn't think Mizzou is the same team. He thinks both sides are better than what their records indicate.
-Gates said he thinks Georgia's a pretty streaky shooting team, but are also able to get into the lane and play physical inside. He said the Bulldogs are getting to the free throw line more often than their opponents and turning the ball over less. Said he expects Mike White to have his team prepared and that, in March, one possession can turn an entire game around.
-Asked about how the team can overcome the mental fatigue of going winless in conference play, Gates said "mental fatigue doesn't exist in my world," which is why you've seen the fight from the players all season. Said they've had to go through a lot, on and off the court, but that their effort has been consistent.
-Gates said they just need to give their very best and keep their composure heading into the tournament this week, and that he includes himself in that statement. Said he's grown as a coach this year and that he doesn't blame the players at all for how the year's gone - "Dennis Gates is responsible for this season."
-Gates said assistant coach Dickey Nutt has received his second chemo treatment. He said Coach Nutt had a tough response to it but that he's in the recuperating phase now. Gates said he's staying in touch with Coach Nutt's family and that Coach Nutt himself has kept up with what's happening with the team - "He watches the games. I know one game, the nurses had to turn it off because his blood pressure went up."
-Nick Honor said they're going into the tournament this week trying to leave everything in the past and recognize that everyone's 0-0 in the tournament. Said they're just going to keep clawing and fighting.
-Honor said the team's stayed together and stayed positive. Said they've been looking at film on Georgia, figure out what went wrong in the last game and work on what they need to do to fix it. He said rebounding's a big part of it. Georgia has guys that like to attack downhill, so they've got to keep their guards contained to the perimeter and, when a shot goes up, go get the board.
-Honor said he's been proud of the freshmen this season, they've had to mature quickly. Said every game's been a lesson this year, so he's excited to see if they can get over the hump in Nashville.
-Gates said he thinks Georgia's a pretty streaky shooting team, but are also able to get into the lane and play physical inside. He said the Bulldogs are getting to the free throw line more often than their opponents and turning the ball over less. Said he expects Mike White to have his team prepared and that, in March, one possession can turn an entire game around.
-Asked about how the team can overcome the mental fatigue of going winless in conference play, Gates said "mental fatigue doesn't exist in my world," which is why you've seen the fight from the players all season. Said they've had to go through a lot, on and off the court, but that their effort has been consistent.
-Gates said they just need to give their very best and keep their composure heading into the tournament this week, and that he includes himself in that statement. Said he's grown as a coach this year and that he doesn't blame the players at all for how the year's gone - "Dennis Gates is responsible for this season."
-Gates said assistant coach Dickey Nutt has received his second chemo treatment. He said Coach Nutt had a tough response to it but that he's in the recuperating phase now. Gates said he's staying in touch with Coach Nutt's family and that Coach Nutt himself has kept up with what's happening with the team - "He watches the games. I know one game, the nurses had to turn it off because his blood pressure went up."
-Nick Honor said they're going into the tournament this week trying to leave everything in the past and recognize that everyone's 0-0 in the tournament. Said they're just going to keep clawing and fighting.
-Honor said the team's stayed together and stayed positive. Said they've been looking at film on Georgia, figure out what went wrong in the last game and work on what they need to do to fix it. He said rebounding's a big part of it. Georgia has guys that like to attack downhill, so they've got to keep their guards contained to the perimeter and, when a shot goes up, go get the board.
-Honor said he's been proud of the freshmen this season, they've had to mature quickly. Said every game's been a lesson this year, so he's excited to see if they can get over the hump in Nashville.
