Conversation Highlights:
(0:00) – opening remarks
(11:30) – How do you keep your team focused in the ever-changing world of college basketball?
(15:24) – In college athletics today, are the expectations to win unrealistic?
(17:09) – Is there a Jase Richardson on this year’s roster?
(19:32) – Did last year’s success rejuvenate you?
(22:23) – Compare and contrast Trey Fort and Kur Teng.
(24:15) – Do you feel like with the guys you have returning that you’re being slighted?
(28:06) – What makes this group of four captains special?
(30:43) – What are your expectations for Coen Carr?
(32:06) – Talk about your relationship with your players?
(35:21) – What has surprised you about Cam Ward and Jordan Scott and what do you see their roles being on the team?
(36:55) – What do you hope to learn about your team from the two exhibition games?
(38:40) – How are the transfers settling in with the team?
(41:34) – What traits do you look for in your players?
(44:15) – closing thoughts
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