Xavier University Athletics
No. 16/17 Xavier vs. George Washington Game Quotes
02.22.09 | Men's Basketball
Feb. 22, 2009
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Xavier Players
C.J. Anderson
“With the way they play defense we knew we were going to get open shots so long as we moved the ball.”
“I think it was an important game for the team. I didn’t play well in the first half but BJ [Raymond] and Derrick [Brown] did.”
Danté Jackson
“Being at home had a little to do with [how we played]. We were happy to be at home.”
On Brad Redford
“He’s a great shooter and everyone on our team looks for him.”
B.J. Raymond
“We took a step in the right direction. We played about 30 minutes of good defense. Today Derrick [Brown] was a great defender. He defended really well and he did a lot of good things to help the team.”
George Washington Coach Karl Hobbs
“We got to either 11 or 12 [behind] at one point. Then we turned the ball over twice in a row and Dante Jackson hit a three. That’s what good teams do, they come back and make shots.”
“They’re always going to have four guys on the floor capable of scoring 18 or 20 points on any given night.”
“The thing I like about them is that they all have their roles and they know what they are. CJ Anderson isn’t going to shoot the ball outside and BJ Raymond is and everyone understands that. They get [Raymond] the ball in the right situations. They are very versatile and experienced and they all understand how to win.”
Xavier Head Coach Sean Miller
“Are we perfect as a team? No, we’re going to keep working and getting ready to play Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. For us, it’s really simple. There are just three games left and we have a chance to win the conference.”
“There’s not a lot to say at this point. We’re coming into the home stretch of our season. With two home games left and what we need to have happen, I felt good about our performance. We did as good a job as we have all season taking care of the ball, with only three turnovers in the second half.”
“I thought our guys played together. Pass it. Share it. And trust each other.”
On Danté Jackson and Brad Redford
“You look at the difference in the game [it was] 7-for-11 [in three point shooting] for the game from those two positions.”
On Derrick Brown
“As a coach you want him to be assertive and take the next step. The only thing he was missing today is that some of his shots did not fall. I really think he is one of the best players in country. I know this – he’s had a better junior year than sophomore year. He’s no longer complementary player.”
On C.J. Anderson
“He got some of his offensive confidence back today. I think that was his only three [at Xavier]. I think it’ll probably be his last.”
