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Louisville Men's Basketball Post-Game Quotes
December 19, 2002 | Men's Basketball
Dec. 18, 2002
Louisville Head Coach Rick Pitino
"They're (Manhattan) a tough basketball team. The score was not indicative of the game it was. Our guys responded when they got within 10 points in the second half. We were a little out of sync tonight and when you have a new player, it takes time to work together. As time goes on, that won't be a problem."
(on Marvin Stone) "For a first game, he did fine. He needs to showcase his passing more. He's a very talented young man. Marvin was a little overanxious in the low post and to play well. He's out there to show them what he can do....I've never seen him play before. His body fat came down seven percent and he has to get used to this pace. It's something that game experience will help."
"Francisco (Garcia) and Taquan (Dean) are basketball players. They know how to pass and cut and understand the game of basketball. The thing about Francisco is that he's never been coached but he has a natural knack for the game."
"Reece is getting frustrated because guys aren't catching his passes. He was exhausted and he gets tired playing the point but that's the position he'll play at the next level."
Manhattan Coach Bobby Gonzalez
"I'm proud of our kids. We got here what we came for. We wanted to get to the championship and play Louisville. There's no one on our schedule that will play as hard as a Rick Pitino team. We got within 10 points and we saw fear in their eyes. They did a tremendous job on Flores and they outclassed us a little bit. Dave Holmes is our best player and we can't win at Louisville without him."
"I knew that he worried about preparing for us. We're in the Metro Atlantic Conference but we won't play anyone like Louisville all year."
"I was in three different leagues with coach (Pete) Gillen and they (Louisville) have depth, now size with Stone. They have a weakness at the point guard but they make that up with Reece Gaines. They will be a Top 20 team before it's all over."
