hatvol96
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a few of the points he made:
1. He feels his team is still improving. They've used the nonleague schedule to integrate all of their newcomers into the program. He's pleased with the results so far.
2. Chris Warren is a "mature kid" who is "steady" and that has allowed him to step in as a freshman.
3. David Huertas is starting to get his timing back after a year off and his previous experience in an SEC program is a plus.
4. Dwayne Curtis and Jeremy Parnell have gotten themselves into the best physical conditon of their careers and it is really paying off.
5. Eneil Polynice is his most versatlile player. At 6' 5", he guards multiple positions and his rebounding has improved as he's become more comfortable in his role.
6. Tennessee is a "marquee team" and a "legitimate Final Four contender."
7. Arkansas has exceptional talent and could be a big factor come March.
8. Mississippi State will get on track. He called Jamont Gordon the "toughest matchup" in the SEC.
9. Injuries have really stunted LSU and Auburn this season.
10. Ole Miss being in the top 25 is "encouraging" for the players, because it validates their hard work and "good for the program and the university." He added that perennial top tier teams sometimes take the benefits and exposure of being ranked for granted.
I'll have more from the converation later in the day.
1. He feels his team is still improving. They've used the nonleague schedule to integrate all of their newcomers into the program. He's pleased with the results so far.
2. Chris Warren is a "mature kid" who is "steady" and that has allowed him to step in as a freshman.
3. David Huertas is starting to get his timing back after a year off and his previous experience in an SEC program is a plus.
4. Dwayne Curtis and Jeremy Parnell have gotten themselves into the best physical conditon of their careers and it is really paying off.
5. Eneil Polynice is his most versatlile player. At 6' 5", he guards multiple positions and his rebounding has improved as he's become more comfortable in his role.
6. Tennessee is a "marquee team" and a "legitimate Final Four contender."
7. Arkansas has exceptional talent and could be a big factor come March.
8. Mississippi State will get on track. He called Jamont Gordon the "toughest matchup" in the SEC.
9. Injuries have really stunted LSU and Auburn this season.
10. Ole Miss being in the top 25 is "encouraging" for the players, because it validates their hard work and "good for the program and the university." He added that perennial top tier teams sometimes take the benefits and exposure of being ranked for granted.
I'll have more from the converation later in the day.
