Kansas State University Athletics
Kansas State Player Quotes
Dec 22, 2003 | Men's Basketball
SOPHOMORE FORWARD MARQUES HAYDEN
On the game...
“We were a little woozy out there. I told our team before the game that you never know who’s in the other locker room. We struggled on offense the whole night. If you can’t play defense, then you’re going to have problems.”
On rebounding...
“They were a team that was taking longer shots, so there were longer rebounds. Their guards did a lot of rebounding. We weren’t in position a lot of times and that hurt us.”
SENIOR GUARD TIM ELLIS
On the Bethune-Cookman press...
“It was difficult to play against at times. That was the first time anyone has really thrown it at us. For the most part, we have to start taking care of the ball better, and we’ll be alright.”
On judging Bethune Cookman before the game...
“We saw the score of the
On the team’s play tonight after playing so well on Saturday...
“I was surprised a little bit. We played worse tonight than we did on Saturday. We played down to their level, but give them credit. They were a good team.”
JUNIOR FORWARD JEREMIAH MASSEY
On the game...
“The first half we came out slow and sluggish. The second half definitely went a little better, but we got it done and that’s what counts.”
On the team’s play...
“We didn’t execute, we didn’t play good defense, we did a lot of things wrong. But we still found a way to win.”
On overlooking Bethune-Cookman...
“I believe a few of us overlooked them. Especially with us getting to go home for Christmas. Everyone’s getting ready to go home, and that might have played a part in coming out so slow tonight.”